County profile
Hernando County, FL 7 departments
Volunteer share 43% across 7 HIFLD departments in Hernando County (Florida) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hernando County, FL leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 43% of 7; 177 personnel); #30 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #30 of 67 in Florida
- 5.08 stations per 100 personnel
- 59% of roster in Spring Hill Fire Rescue
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hernando County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brooksville Fire Department Brooksville · EMS | career | 28 |
| Civil Air Patrol-Hernando County-Dod Brooksville · EMS | other | - |
| Hernando Beach Volunteer Fire Department Hernando Beach | volunteer | 28 |
| Hernando County Fire Rescue Dade City · EMS | other | - |
| Hernando High Point Volunteer Fire Department Brooksville | volunteer | - |
| Spring Hill Fire Rescue Spring Hill · EMS | career | 105 |
| Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department Nobleton | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (43% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
5.08 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 177 roster).
Largest book: Spring Hill Fire Rescue holds 59% of county personnel (105 of 177).
Photo-finish peer: Laclede County, MO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Hernando County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hernando County has a mix: 2 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Hernando County, FL? ▼
Hernando County, FL has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #30 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hernando County? ▼
Hernando County has 177 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 11% below the Florida average.
Does Hernando County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Hernando 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 Hernando County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.