County profile
Kauai County, HI 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Kauai County (Hawaii) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Kauai County, HI leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 130 personnel); #4 of 4 in-state.
- Personnel rank #4 of 4 in Hawaii
- 5.38 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Kauai Fire Department - Lihue Station
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 43 Hawaii departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kauai County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Kauai Fire Department - Lihue Station Lihue · EMS | career | 130 |
| Kauai Fire Department - Waimea Station Waimea · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
5.38 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 130 roster).
Largest book: Kauai Fire Department - Lihue Station holds 100% of county personnel (130 of 130).
Photo-finish peer: Calhoun County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Kauai County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Kauai County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Kauai County, HI? ▼
Kauai County, HI has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 4 among Hawaii counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Kauai County? ▼
Kauai County has 130 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 65, which is 10% above the Hawaii average.
Does Kauai County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Kauai 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 Volunteer-share read for Kauai County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.