County profile
Nassau County, FL 8 departments
Volunteer share 38% across 8 HIFLD departments in Nassau County (Florida) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Nassau County, FL leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 38% of 8; 172 personnel); #31 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #31 of 67 in Florida
- 6.40 stations per 100 personnel
- 49% of roster in Nassau County Fire and Rescue Service
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nassau County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Callahan Volunteer Fire Rescue Callahan · EMS | other | - |
| Fernandina Beach Fire Department Fernandina Beach · EMS | career | 30 |
| Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department Hilliard | volunteer | 14 |
| Nassau County Fire and Rescue Fernandina Beach · EMS | other | - |
| Nassau County Fire and Rescue Service Yulee · EMS | career | 84 |
| Nassau County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Yulee | other | - |
| Nassau Oak Volunteer Fire Department Callahan · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| River Road Community Volunteer Fire Department Hilliard · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (38% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
6.40 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 172 roster).
Largest book: Nassau County Fire and Rescue Service holds 49% of county personnel (84 of 172).
Photo-finish peer: Bartow County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Nassau County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Nassau County has a mix: 2 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Nassau County, FL? ▼
Nassau County, FL has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #31 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Nassau County? ▼
Nassau County has 172 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 21% below the Florida average.
Does Nassau County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Nassau County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Nassau County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.