County profile
Hillsborough County, FL 8 departments
909 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Hillsborough County · #6 of 67 in-state.
Hillsborough County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (909 personnel across 8 departments) - #6 of 67 in-state; mix 4/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 67 in Florida
- 3.63 stations per 100 personnel
- 69% of roster in Tampa Fire and Rescue
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hillsborough County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cork-Knights Volunteer Fire Department Plant City | volunteer | 30 |
| Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Riverview · EMS | other | - |
| Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Valrico · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Dover · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Macdill Air Force Base Fire Department-Dod Tampa | career | 79 |
| Plant City Fire and Rescue Plant City · EMS | career | 53 |
| Tampa Fire and Rescue Tampa · EMS | career | 628 |
| Temple Terrace Fire Department Temple Terrace · EMS | career | 54 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (909 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
3.63 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (33 stations / 909 roster).
Largest book: Tampa Fire and Rescue holds 69% of county personnel (628 of 909).
Photo-finish peer: Denver County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hillsborough County? ▼
Hillsborough County has 909 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 114, which is 307% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Hillsborough County, FL? ▼
Hillsborough County, FL has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hillsborough County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hillsborough County has a mix: 4 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Hillsborough County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.