County profile
Monroe County, FL 15 departments
617 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Monroe County · #9 of 67 in-state.
Monroe County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (617 personnel across 15 departments) - #9 of 67 in-state; mix 3/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 67 in Florida
- 3.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Monroe County Fire and Rescue
- 7 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monroe County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Big Coppitt Volunteer Fire and Rescue Key West · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Big Pine Key Volunteer Fire Department Big Pine Key | volunteer | 46 |
| Islamorada Fire Department Islamorada | other | - |
| Islamorada Fire Rescue Department Islamorada · EMS | career | 42 |
| Key Largo Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Key Largo · EMS | volunteer | 61 |
| Key West Fire Department Key West | other | - |
| Key West Fire Department Central Station Key West | career | 73 |
| Key West International Airport Fire Department Key West | other | - |
| Layton Volunteer Fire Department Layton | other | - |
| Marathon Fire Rescue Marathon · EMS | volunteer | 66 |
| Monroe County Fire and Rescue Marathon · EMS | volunteer | 224 |
| Monroe County Fire Rescue - Stock Island Key West | other | - |
| Ocean Reef Public Safety Department Key Largo · EMS | career | 39 |
| Sugarloaf Key Volunteer Fire Department Sugarloaf Shores | volunteer | 30 |
| Tavernier Volunteer Fire Department Tavernier · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (617 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
3.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 617 roster).
Largest book: Monroe County Fire and Rescue holds 36% of county personnel (224 of 617).
Photo-finish peer: Winnebago County, IL (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Monroe County? ▼
Monroe County has 617 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 46% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Monroe County, FL? ▼
Monroe County, FL has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Monroe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Monroe County has a mix: 3 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Monroe County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Monroe 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 Monroe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.