County profile
San Bernardino County, CA 45 departments
1,856 HIFLD personnel across 45 departments in San Bernardino County · #7 of 58 in-state.
San Bernardino County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,856 personnel across 45 departments) - #7 of 58 in-state; mix 27/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 58 in California
- 5.55 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in San Bernardino City Fire Department
- 38 of 45 depts provide EMS
- 45 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in San Bernardino County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,856 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 27 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (24% volunteer).
5.55 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (103 stations / 1,856 roster).
Largest book: San Bernardino City Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (158 of 1,856).
Photo-finish peer: Cumberland County, ME (+30 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve San Bernardino County? ▼
San Bernardino County has 1,856 total fire department personnel across 45 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 11% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in San Bernardino County, CA? ▼
San Bernardino County, CA has 45 fire departments with available federal data. 27 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are San Bernardino County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 27 of 45 departments (60%) are career (paid) departments.
Does San Bernardino County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 52 departments in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.