County profile
Yolo County, CA 18 departments
541 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Yolo County · #28 of 58 in-state.
Yolo County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (541 personnel across 18 departments) - #28 of 58 in-state; mix 5/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #28 of 58 in California
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Woodland Fire Department
- 15 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Yolo County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (541 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 541 roster).
Largest book: Woodland Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (83 of 541).
Photo-finish peer: Union County, NC (+0 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Yolo County? ▼
Yolo County has 541 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 19% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in Yolo County, CA? ▼
Yolo County, CA has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #28 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Yolo County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 18 departments (67%) in Yolo County are volunteer.
Does Yolo County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Yolo 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 Yolo County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.