County profile
Multnomah County, OR 6 departments
895 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Multnomah County · #3 of 36 in-state.
Multnomah County, OR carries a heavy HIFLD roster (895 personnel across 6 departments) - #3 of 36 in-state; mix 3/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 36 in Oregon
- 3.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 82% of roster in Portland Fire and Rescue
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 465 Oregon departments statewide
Fire Departments in Multnomah County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Gresham Fire and Emergency Services Gresham · EMS | career | 102 |
| Gresham Fire and Emergency Services Troutdale · EMS | other | - |
| Oregon Air National Guard Base Fire and Rescue - Portland-Dod Portland | career | 57 |
| Port of Portland Airport Fire Department Portland · EMS | other | - |
| Portland Fire and Rescue Portland · EMS | career | 736 |
| Scappoose Rural Fire Protection District - Holbrook Portland | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (895 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
3.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (34 stations / 895 roster).
Largest book: Portland Fire and Rescue holds 82% of county personnel (736 of 895).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, NY (-3 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Multnomah County? ▼
Multnomah County has 895 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 149, which is 496% above the Oregon average.
How many fire departments are in Multnomah County, OR? ▼
Multnomah County, OR has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 36 among Oregon counties with at least one listed department.
Are Multnomah County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Multnomah County has a mix: 3 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Multnomah County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Multnomah 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 Multnomah County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.