County profile
Ada County, ID 8 departments
533 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Ada County · #1 of 44 in-state.
Ada County, ID carries a heavy HIFLD roster (533 personnel across 8 departments) - #1 of 44 in-state; mix 2/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 44 in Idaho
- 4.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 48% of roster in Boise City Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ada County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City Fire Department Boise · EMS | career | 257 |
| Boise Fire Department Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit Boise | other | - |
| Eagle Fire Protection District Eagle · EMS | volunteer | 103 |
| Idaho Air National Guard Fire Department-Dod Boise · EMS | other | - |
| Kuna Rural Fire District Kuna · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Meridian Fire Department Meridian · EMS | career | 42 |
| North Ada County Fire and Rescue Garden City · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Star Joint Fire Protection District Star · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (533 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 533 roster).
Largest book: Boise City Fire Department holds 48% of county personnel (257 of 533).
Photo-finish peer: Terrebonne County, LA (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ada County? ▼
Ada County has 533 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 67, which is 294% above the Idaho average.
How many fire departments are in Ada County, ID? ▼
Ada County, ID has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ada County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Ada County has a mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Ada County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Ada 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 Ada County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.