County profile
Hawaii County, HI 23 departments
48 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Hawaii County · #2 of 4 in-state.
Hawaii County, HI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (48 personnel across 23 departments) - #2 of 4 in-state; mix 1/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 4 in Hawaii
- 2.08 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in State of Hawaii Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting - Hilo Station
- 22 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 43 Hawaii departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hawaii County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Naalehu · EMS | other | - |
| Fern Acres Volunteer Fire Mountain View · EMS | other | - |
| Fern Forest Volunteer Fire Kurtistown · EMS | other | - |
| Four Seasons Volunteer Fire Kailua Kona · EMS | other | - |
| Hawaii County Fire Department Naalehu · EMS | other | - |
| Hawaiian Acres Volunteer Fire Kurtistown · EMS | other | - |
| Hawaiian Beaches Volunteer Fire Pahoa · EMS | other | - |
| Hove Orchid View Circle Volunteer Fire Ocean View · EMS | other | - |
| Kalaoa Volunteer Fire Kailua Kona · EMS | other | - |
| Kona Paradise Volunteer Fire Captain Cook · EMS | other | - |
| Kona Village Volunteer Fire Kailua Kona · EMS | other | - |
| Kulani Volunteer Fire Hilo | other | - |
| Laupahoehoe Volunteer Fire Laupahoehoe · EMS | other | - |
| Milolii Volunteer Fire Captain Cook · EMS | other | - |
| Naalehu Volunteer Fire Naalehu · EMS | other | - |
| North Kohala Volunteer Kamuela · EMS | other | - |
| Paauilo Volunteer Fire Paauilo · EMS | other | - |
| Paradise Park Volunteer Fire Keaau · EMS | other | - |
| Pepeekeo Volunteer Fire Pepeekeo · EMS | other | - |
| State of Hawaii Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting - Hilo Station Hilo · EMS | career | 48 |
| Volcano Village Volunteer Fire Volcano · EMS | other | - |
| Waa Waa Volunteer Fire Pahoa · EMS | other | - |
| Waikii Volunteer Fire Kamuela · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (48 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
2.08 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 48 roster).
Largest book: State of Hawaii Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting - Hilo Station holds 100% of county personnel (48 of 48).
Photo-finish peer: Weld County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hawaii County? ▼
Hawaii County has 48 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 2, which is 97% below the Hawaii average.
How many fire departments are in Hawaii County, HI? ▼
Hawaii County, HI has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 4 among Hawaii counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hawaii County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hawaii County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Hawaii County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 22 departments in Hawaii 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 Hawaii County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.