County profile
Marion County, FL 4 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 4 HIFLD departments in Marion County (Florida) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Marion County, FL leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 4; 169 personnel); #32 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #32 of 67 in Florida
- 4.73 stations per 100 personnel
- 86% of roster in Ocala Fire and Rescue
- 3 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marion County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dunnellon City Fire Department Dunnellon | other | - |
| Marion County Fire Rescue Salt Springs · EMS | other | - |
| Ocala Fire and Rescue Ocala · EMS | career | 146 |
| Rainbow Lakes Estates Fire Department Dunnellon · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
4.73 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 169 roster).
Largest book: Ocala Fire and Rescue holds 86% of county personnel (146 of 169).
Photo-finish peer: Nemaha County, KS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Marion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Marion County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Marion County, FL? ▼
Marion County, FL has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Marion County? ▼
Marion County has 169 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 50% above the Florida average.
Does Marion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Marion 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 Marion County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.