County profile
Stanislaus County, CA 23 departments
840 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Stanislaus County · #16 of 58 in-state.
Stanislaus County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (840 personnel across 23 departments) - #16 of 58 in-state; mix 5/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 58 in California
- 5.36 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Modesto Fire Department
- 22 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Stanislaus County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (840 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (61% volunteer).
5.36 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (45 stations / 840 roster).
Largest book: Modesto Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (175 of 840).
Photo-finish peer: Oxford County, ME (+0 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Stanislaus County? ▼
Stanislaus County has 840 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 0% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in Stanislaus County, CA? ▼
Stanislaus County, CA has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Stanislaus County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 23 departments (61%) in Stanislaus County are volunteer.
Does Stanislaus County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 26 departments in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.