County profile
Escambia County, FL 19 departments
456 HIFLD personnel across 19 departments in Escambia County · #12 of 67 in-state.
Escambia County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (456 personnel across 19 departments) - #12 of 67 in-state; mix 2/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 67 in Florida
- 4.39 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Pensacola Fire Department
- 13 of 19 depts provide EMS
- 19 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Escambia County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (456 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (37% volunteer).
4.39 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 456 roster).
Largest book: Pensacola Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (137 of 456).
Photo-finish peer: Bureau County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Escambia County? ▼
Escambia County has 456 total fire department personnel across 19 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 14% below the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Escambia County, FL? ▼
Escambia County, FL has 19 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Escambia County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Escambia County has a mix: 2 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Escambia County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Escambia 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 Escambia County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.