County profile
Honolulu County, HI 2 departments
1,401 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Honolulu County · #1 of 4 in-state.
Honolulu County, HI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,401 personnel across 2 departments) - #1 of 4 in-state; mix 2/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 4 in Hawaii
- 3.21 stations per 100 personnel
- 95% of roster in Honolulu Fire Department
- 2 of 43 Hawaii departments statewide
Fire Departments in Honolulu County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Hickam Fire Department-Dod Hickam Air Force Base | career | 71 |
| Honolulu Fire Department Honolulu | career | 1,330 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,401 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
3.21 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (45 stations / 1,401 roster).
Largest book: Honolulu Fire Department holds 95% of county personnel (1,330 of 1,401).
Photo-finish peer: Passaic County, NJ (+10 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Honolulu County? ▼
Honolulu County has 1,401 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 701, which is 1088% above the Hawaii average.
How many fire departments are in Honolulu County, HI? ▼
Honolulu County, HI has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 4 among Hawaii counties with at least one listed department.
Are Honolulu County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 2 of 2 departments (100%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Honolulu County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Honolulu County from federal records.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Honolulu County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.