County profile
Charlotte County, FL 4 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 4 HIFLD departments in Charlotte County (Florida) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Charlotte County, FL leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 4; 62 personnel); #48 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #48 of 67 in Florida
- 6.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 68% of roster in City of Punta Gorda Fire Department
- 2 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Charlotte County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Port Charlotte · EMS | other | - |
| City of Punta Gorda Fire Department Punta Gorda | career | 42 |
| Gasparilla Island Fire and Rescue Placida · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Punta Gorda Fire Department Punta Gorda | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
6.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 62 roster).
Largest book: City of Punta Gorda Fire Department holds 68% of county personnel (42 of 62).
Photo-finish peer: Fulton County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Charlotte County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Charlotte County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Charlotte County, FL? ▼
Charlotte County, FL has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #48 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Charlotte County? ▼
Charlotte County has 62 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 43% below the Florida average.
Does Charlotte County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Charlotte County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Charlotte County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.