County profile
Santa Clara County, CA 22 departments
2,203 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Santa Clara County · #5 of 58 in-state.
Santa Clara County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,203 personnel across 22 departments) - #5 of 58 in-state; mix 14/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 58 in California
- 4.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in San Jose Fire Department
- 19 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Santa Clara County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,203 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 14 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (18% volunteer).
4.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (89 stations / 2,203 roster).
Largest book: San Jose Fire Department holds 38% of county personnel (843 of 2,203).
Photo-finish peer: Dutchess County, NY (+6 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Santa Clara County? ▼
Santa Clara County has 2,203 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 100, which is 170% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in Santa Clara County, CA? ▼
Santa Clara County, CA has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 14 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Santa Clara County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 14 of 22 departments (64%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Santa Clara County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.