County profile
Volusia County, FL 17 departments
513 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Volusia County · #10 of 67 in-state.
Volusia County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (513 personnel across 17 departments) - #10 of 67 in-state; mix 10/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 67 in Florida
- 5.46 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Daytona Beach Fire Department
- 9 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Volusia County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (513 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 10 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (6% volunteer).
5.46 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (28 stations / 513 roster).
Largest book: Daytona Beach Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (119 of 513).
Photo-finish peer: Skagit County, WA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Volusia County? ▼
Volusia County has 513 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 7% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Volusia County, FL? ▼
Volusia County, FL has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 10 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Volusia County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 10 of 17 departments (59%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Volusia County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Volusia 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 Volusia County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.