County profile
Palm Beach County, FL 16 departments
2,408 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Palm Beach County · #2 of 67 in-state.
Palm Beach County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,408 personnel across 16 departments) - #2 of 67 in-state; mix 12/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 67 in Florida
- 3.53 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
- 15 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Palm Beach County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Fire and Rescue Boca Raton · EMS | career | 162 |
| Boynton Beach Fire and Rescue Boynton Beach · EMS | other | - |
| Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Boynton Beach · EMS | career | 106 |
| Delray Beach Fire Rescue Delray Beach · EMS | career | 148 |
| Greenacres Department of Public Safety Greenacres · EMS | career | 107 |
| Lake Worth Fire Rescue Lake Worth · EMS | career | 64 |
| North Palm Beach Fire Rescue North Palm Beach · EMS | career | 39 |
| Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Boca Raton · EMS | other | - |
| Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Royal Palm Beach · EMS | career | 1,218 |
| Palm Beach Gardens Fire/Rescue Palm Beach Gardens · EMS | career | 156 |
| Palm Beach Shores Volunteer Fire Department Palm Beach Shores | volunteer | 21 |
| Palm Springs Department of Public Safety Palm Springs · EMS | other | - |
| Riviera Beach Fire Rescue Riviera Beach · EMS | career | 78 |
| Tequesta Fire Rescue Tequesta · EMS | career | 35 |
| Town of Palm Beach Fire Rescue Palm Beach · EMS | career | 81 |
| West Palm Beach Fire Rescue West Palm Beach · EMS | career | 193 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,408 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 12 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (6% volunteer).
3.53 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (85 stations / 2,408 roster).
Largest book: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue holds 51% of county personnel (1,218 of 2,408).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, AL (+7 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Palm Beach County? ▼
Palm Beach County has 2,408 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 151, which is 439% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Palm Beach County, FL? ▼
Palm Beach County, FL has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 12 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Palm Beach County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 12 of 16 departments (75%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Palm Beach County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Palm Beach 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 Personnel totals for Palm Beach County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.