County profile
San Joaquin County, CA 23 departments
892 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in San Joaquin County · #15 of 58 in-state.
San Joaquin County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (892 personnel across 23 departments) - #15 of 58 in-state; mix 9/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 58 in California
- 4.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 41% of roster in Stockton Fire Department
- 21 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in San Joaquin County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (892 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 9 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (48% volunteer).
4.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (43 stations / 892 roster).
Largest book: Stockton Fire Department holds 41% of county personnel (364 of 892).
Photo-finish peer: Cape May County, NJ (+0 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve San Joaquin County? ▼
San Joaquin County has 892 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 39, which is 5% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in San Joaquin County, CA? ▼
San Joaquin County, CA has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 9 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are San Joaquin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
San Joaquin County has a mix: 9 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does San Joaquin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 27 departments in San Joaquin 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 Joaquin County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.