County profile
Sacramento County, CA 18 departments
1,585 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Sacramento County · #8 of 58 in-state.
Sacramento County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,585 personnel across 18 departments) - #8 of 58 in-state; mix 6/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 58 in California
- 5.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 44% of roster in Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District
- 13 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sacramento County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,585 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 6 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
5.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (82 stations / 1,585 roster).
Largest book: Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District holds 44% of county personnel (704 of 1,585).
Photo-finish peer: Maricopa County, AZ (+1 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sacramento County? ▼
Sacramento County has 1,585 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 88, which is 138% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in Sacramento County, CA? ▼
Sacramento County, CA has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 6 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sacramento County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Sacramento County has a mix: 6 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Sacramento County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 17 departments in Sacramento 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 Sacramento County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.