County profile
Washington County, OR 6 departments
225 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Washington County · #15 of 36 in-state.
Washington County, OR carries a heavy HIFLD roster (225 personnel across 6 departments) - #15 of 36 in-state; mix 1/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 36 in Oregon
- 3.11 stations per 100 personnel
- 52% of roster in Hillsboro Fire and Rescue
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 465 Oregon departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Fire Department Cornelius | other | - |
| Forest Grove Fire and Rescue Forest Grove · EMS | volunteer | 74 |
| Forest Grove Fire and Rescue - Gales Creek Gales Creek · EMS | other | - |
| Gaston Rural Fire Protection District Gaston · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Hillsboro · EMS | career | 117 |
| Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Wilsonville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (225 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
3.11 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 225 roster).
Largest book: Hillsboro Fire and Rescue holds 52% of county personnel (117 of 225).
Photo-finish peer: Mesa County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 225 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 52% above the Oregon average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, OR? ▼
Washington County, OR has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 36 among Oregon counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Washington County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.