County profile
Tuolumne County, CA 11 departments
223 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Tuolumne County · #44 of 58 in-state.
Tuolumne County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (223 personnel across 11 departments) - #44 of 58 in-state; mix 5/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #44 of 58 in California
- 10.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 55% of roster in Tuolumne County Fire Department
- 2 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tuolumne County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sonora Fire Department Sonora | volunteer | 32 |
| Columbia College Fire Department Sonora | career | - |
| Columbia Fire Protection District Columbia | volunteer | 11 |
| Groveland Community Services District Fire Department Groveland | volunteer | 19 |
| Sierra Conservation Center Fire Department Jamestown | career | 4 |
| Strawberry Fire Protection District Strawberry · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Tuolumne County Fire Department Sonora | volunteer | 123 |
| Tuolumne County Fire Department Jamestown | career | 1 |
| Tuolumne Rancheria Fire Department Tuolumne | career | - |
| Twain Harte Community Services District - Fire and Rescue Division Twain Harte · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| United States Forest Service - Stanislaus National Forest Sonora | career | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (223 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (55% volunteer).
10.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 223 roster).
Largest book: Tuolumne County Fire Department holds 55% of county personnel (123 of 223).
Photo-finish peer: Logan County, IL (+0 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tuolumne County? ▼
Tuolumne County has 223 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 46% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in Tuolumne County, CA? ▼
Tuolumne County, CA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #44 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tuolumne County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 11 departments (55%) in Tuolumne County are volunteer.
Does Tuolumne County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.