County profile
San Francisco County, CA 4 departments
1,878 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in San Francisco County · #6 of 58 in-state.
San Francisco County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,878 personnel across 4 departments) - #6 of 58 in-state; mix 3/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 58 in California
- 2.34 stations per 100 personnel
- 98% of roster in San Francisco Fire Department
- 4 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in San Francisco County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Presidio Fire and Emergency Medical Services San Francisco · EMS | career | 43 |
| San Francisco Fire Department San Francisco · EMS | career | - |
| San Francisco Fire Department San Francisco · EMS | other | - |
| San Francisco Fire Department San Francisco · EMS | career | 1,835 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,878 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
2.34 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (44 stations / 1,878 roster).
Largest book: San Francisco Fire Department holds 98% of county personnel (1,835 of 1,878).
Photo-finish peer: Cumberland County, ME (+8 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve San Francisco County? ▼
San Francisco County has 1,878 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 470, which is 1170% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in San Francisco County, CA? ▼
San Francisco County, CA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are San Francisco County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 3 of 4 departments (75%) are career (paid) departments.
Does San Francisco County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in San Francisco County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for San Francisco County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.