County profile
Manatee County, FL 13 departments
464 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Manatee County · #11 of 67 in-state.
Manatee County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (464 personnel across 13 departments) - #11 of 67 in-state; mix 7/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 67 in Florida
- 5.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in City of Bradenton Fire and Rescue
- 12 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Manatee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue Bradenton · EMS | career | 47 |
| Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue Sarasota · EMS | other | - |
| City of Bradenton Fire and Rescue Bradenton · EMS | career | 74 |
| East Manatee Fire Rescue Bradenton · EMS | career | 42 |
| Longboat Key Fire Rescue Longboat Key · EMS | career | 38 |
| Myakka City Fire Department Myakka City · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| North River Fire District Palmetto · EMS | career | 60 |
| Parrish Fire District Parrish · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Fire Department Sarasota · EMS | other | - |
| Southern Manatee Fire and Rescue District Bradenton · EMS | career | 67 |
| Trailer Estates Fire Department Bradenton | volunteer | 15 |
| West Manatee Fire and Rescue Bradenton · EMS | other | - |
| West Manatee Fire and Rescue Bradenton Beach · EMS | career | 68 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (464 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 7 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (23% volunteer).
5.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (27 stations / 464 roster).
Largest book: City of Bradenton Fire and Rescue holds 16% of county personnel (74 of 464).
Photo-finish peer: Macoupin County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Manatee County? ▼
Manatee County has 464 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 29% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Manatee County, FL? ▼
Manatee County, FL has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 7 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Manatee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 7 of 13 departments (54%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Manatee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Manatee 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 Manatee County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.