County profile
Sarasota County, FL 7 departments
Volunteer share 14% across 7 HIFLD departments in Sarasota County (Florida) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Sarasota County, FL leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 14% of 7; 198 personnel); #28 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #28 of 67 in Florida
- 5.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in North Port Fire Rescue District
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sarasota County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Venice Fire Department North Venice | other | - |
| City of Venice Fire Department Venice · EMS | career | 46 |
| Englewood Area Fire Control District Englewood | career | 46 |
| Nokomis Fire Department Nokomis | other | - |
| Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department Nokomis | volunteer | 44 |
| North Port Fire Rescue District North Port · EMS | career | 62 |
| Sarasota County Fire Department Sarasota · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (14% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (14% volunteer).
5.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 198 roster).
Largest book: North Port Fire Rescue District holds 31% of county personnel (62 of 198).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Sarasota County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Sarasota County has a mix: 3 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Sarasota County, FL? ▼
Sarasota County, FL has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #28 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Sarasota County? ▼
Sarasota County has 198 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 0% above the Florida average.
Does Sarasota County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.