County profile
Riverside County, CA 32 departments
3,195 HIFLD personnel across 32 departments in Riverside County · #3 of 58 in-state.
Riverside County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (3,195 personnel across 32 departments) - #3 of 58 in-state; mix 19/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 58 in California
- 5.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 64% of roster in California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - Perris Station
- 25 of 32 depts provide EMS
- 32 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Riverside County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (3,195 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 19 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (31% volunteer).
5.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (160 stations / 3,195 roster).
Largest book: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - Perris Station holds 64% of county personnel (2,030 of 3,195).
Photo-finish peer: Hartford County, CT (+60 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Riverside County? ▼
Riverside County has 3,195 total fire department personnel across 32 departments. The average per department is 100, which is 170% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in Riverside County, CA? ▼
Riverside County, CA has 32 fire departments with available federal data. 19 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Riverside County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 19 of 32 departments (59%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Riverside County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 31 departments in Riverside 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 Riverside County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.