County profile
Alachua County, FL 12 departments
344 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Alachua County · #20 of 67 in-state.
Alachua County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (344 personnel across 12 departments) - #20 of 67 in-state; mix 2/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 67 in Florida
- 5.23 stations per 100 personnel
- 68% of roster in Alachua County Fire Department
- 12 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Alachua County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alachua County Fire and Rescue Alachua · EMS | other | - |
| Alachua County Fire Department Gainesville · EMS | career | 233 |
| Alachua County Fire Rescue Archer · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Alachua County Fire Rescue Hawthorne · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| City of Hawthorne Fire and Rescue Hawthorne · EMS | other | - |
| Gainesville Fire and Rescue Gainesville · EMS | other | - |
| High Springs Fire Department High Springs · EMS | other | - |
| LA Crosse Volunteer Fire Department La Crosse · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Micanopy Fire Department Micanopy · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Newberry Fire Rescue Newberry · EMS | career | 16 |
| Waldo Fire and Rescue Waldo · EMS | other | - |
| Windsor Fire Rescue Gainesville · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (344 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (42% volunteer).
5.23 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 344 roster).
Largest book: Alachua County Fire Department holds 68% of county personnel (233 of 344).
Photo-finish peer: Garland County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Alachua County? ▼
Alachua County has 344 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 4% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Alachua County, FL? ▼
Alachua County, FL has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Alachua County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Alachua County has a mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Alachua County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Alachua 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 Alachua County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.