County profile
San Diego County, CA 64 departments
3,708 HIFLD personnel across 64 departments in San Diego County · #2 of 58 in-state.
San Diego County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (3,708 personnel across 64 departments) - #2 of 58 in-state; mix 42/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 58 in California
- 5.53 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in San Diego Fire - Rescue Department
- 54 of 64 depts provide EMS
- 64 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in San Diego County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (3,708 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 42 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
5.53 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (205 stations / 3,708 roster).
Largest book: San Diego Fire - Rescue Department holds 27% of county personnel (1,018 of 3,708).
Photo-finish peer: Middlesex County, MA (+3 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve San Diego County? ▼
San Diego County has 3,708 total fire department personnel across 64 departments. The average per department is 58, which is 57% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in San Diego County, CA? ▼
San Diego County, CA has 64 fire departments with available federal data. 42 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are San Diego County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 42 of 64 departments (66%) are career (paid) departments.
Does San Diego County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 72 departments in San Diego 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 Diego County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.