County profile
Brevard County, FL 21 departments
743 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Brevard County · #8 of 67 in-state.
Brevard County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (743 personnel across 21 departments) - #8 of 67 in-state; mix 7/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 67 in Florida
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Melbourne Fire Department
- 14 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brevard County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (743 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 7 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (29% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (33 stations / 743 roster).
Largest book: Melbourne Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (172 of 743).
Photo-finish peer: El Dorado County, CA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Brevard County? ▼
Brevard County has 743 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 25% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Brevard County, FL? ▼
Brevard County, FL has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 7 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Brevard County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Brevard County has a mix: 7 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Brevard County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Brevard 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 Brevard County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.