County profile
Lee County, FL 23 departments
953 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Lee County · #5 of 67 in-state.
Lee County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (953 personnel across 23 departments) - #5 of 67 in-state; mix 12/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 67 in Florida
- 4.93 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Cape Coral Fire Department
- 16 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lee County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (953 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 12 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (26% volunteer).
4.93 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (47 stations / 953 roster).
Largest book: Cape Coral Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (147 of 953).
Photo-finish peer: Stearns County, MN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lee County? ▼
Lee County has 953 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 46% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Lee County, FL? ▼
Lee County, FL has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 12 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 12 of 23 departments (52%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Lee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Lee 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 Lee County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.