County profile
Salt Lake County, UT 11 departments
893 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Salt Lake County · #1 of 29 in-state.
Salt Lake County, UT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (893 personnel across 11 departments) - #1 of 29 in-state; mix 9/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 29 in Utah
- 4.03 stations per 100 personnel
- 41% of roster in Salt Lake City Fire Department
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 271 Utah departments statewide
Fire Departments in Salt Lake County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| 151 Ces/Cef Utah Air National Guard Fire Department-Dod Salt Lake City · EMS | career | 29 |
| Bluffdale Fire Department Bluffdale | volunteer | 28 |
| City of South Salt Lake Fire Department South Salt Lake City · EMS | career | 72 |
| Midvale City Fire Department Midvale · EMS | career | 60 |
| Murray City Fire Department Murray · EMS | career | 53 |
| Salt Lake City Fire Department Salt Lake City · EMS | career | 366 |
| Sandy City Fire Department Sandy · EMS | career | 87 |
| South Jordan Fire Department South Jordan · EMS | career | 46 |
| Unified Fire Authority Salt Lake City · EMS | other | - |
| West Jordan City Fire Department West Jordan · EMS | career | 75 |
| West Valley City Fire Department West Valley City · EMS | career | 77 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (893 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 9 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (9% volunteer).
4.03 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 893 roster).
Largest book: Salt Lake City Fire Department holds 41% of county personnel (366 of 893).
Photo-finish peer: Johnson County, IN (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Salt Lake County? ▼
Salt Lake County has 893 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 81, which is 305% above the Utah average.
How many fire departments are in Salt Lake County, UT? ▼
Salt Lake County, UT has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 9 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 29 among Utah counties with at least one listed department.
Are Salt Lake County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 9 of 11 departments (82%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Salt Lake County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.