County profile
Placer County, CA 22 departments
698 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Placer County · #22 of 58 in-state.
Placer County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (698 personnel across 22 departments) - #22 of 58 in-state; mix 10/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #22 of 58 in California
- 6.73 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Placer County Fire Department
- 17 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Placer County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (698 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 10 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (41% volunteer).
6.73 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (47 stations / 698 roster).
Largest book: Placer County Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (88 of 698).
Photo-finish peer: Lorain County, OH (+2 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Placer County? ▼
Placer County has 698 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 14% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in Placer County, CA? ▼
Placer County, CA has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 10 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Placer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Placer County has a mix: 10 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Placer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Placer County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Placer County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.