County profile
Solano County, CA 13 departments
744 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Solano County · #19 of 58 in-state.
Solano County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (744 personnel across 13 departments) - #19 of 58 in-state; mix 7/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 58 in California
- 4.97 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Vallejo Fire Department
- 12 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Solano County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Benicia Fire Department Benicia · EMS | career | 59 |
| City of Suisun City Fire Department Suisun City | volunteer | 35 |
| Cordelia Fire Protection District Fairfield · EMS | volunteer | 54 |
| Dixon Fire Department Dixon · EMS | career | 56 |
| Fairfield Fire Department Fairfield · EMS | career | 99 |
| Montezuma Fire Protection District Rio Vista · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Rio Vista Fire Department / Delta Fire Protection District Rio Vista · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Suisun Fire Protection District Fairfield · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Travis Air Force Base Fire Department-Dod Travis Air Force Base · EMS | career | - |
| Vacaville Fire Department Vacaville · EMS | career | 78 |
| Vacaville Fire Protection District Vacaville · EMS | volunteer | 79 |
| Valero Fire Department Benicia · EMS | career | 58 |
| Vallejo Fire Department Vallejo · EMS | career | 120 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (744 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 7 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (46% volunteer).
4.97 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (37 stations / 744 roster).
Largest book: Vallejo Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (120 of 744).
Photo-finish peer: Bedford County, VA (-1 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Solano County? ▼
Solano County has 744 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 57, which is 54% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in Solano County, CA? ▼
Solano County, CA has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 7 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Solano County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 7 of 13 departments (54%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Solano County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Solano 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 Solano County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.