County profile
Sonoma County, CA 44 departments
1,216 HIFLD personnel across 44 departments in Sonoma County · #11 of 58 in-state.
Sonoma County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,216 personnel across 44 departments) - #11 of 58 in-state; mix 7/28/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 58 in California
- 5.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Santa Rosa Fire Department
- 42 of 44 depts provide EMS
- 44 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sonoma County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,216 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 7 career, 28 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
5.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (65 stations / 1,216 roster).
Largest book: Santa Rosa Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (144 of 1,216).
Photo-finish peer: Madison County, IL (-2 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sonoma County? ▼
Sonoma County has 1,216 total fire department personnel across 44 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 24% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in Sonoma County, CA? ▼
Sonoma County, CA has 44 fire departments with available federal data. 7 career, 28 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sonoma County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 28 of 44 departments (64%) in Sonoma County are volunteer.
Does Sonoma County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 56 departments in Sonoma 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 Sonoma County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.