County profile
Benton County, WA 5 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 5 HIFLD departments in Benton County (Washington) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Benton County, WA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 5; 136 personnel); #13 of 39 in-state.
- Personnel rank #13 of 39 in Washington
- 5.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 57% of roster in Kennewick Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Benton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Crest Winery Fire Department Paterson · EMS | career | - |
| Hanford Fire Department Richland · EMS | career | - |
| Kennewick Fire Department Kennewick · EMS | career | 78 |
| Richland Fire and Emergency Services Richland · EMS | career | 58 |
| Richland Fire Department Richland · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
5.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 136 roster).
Largest book: Kennewick Fire Department holds 57% of county personnel (78 of 136).
Photo-finish peer: Iroquois County, IL (+0 personnel).
Washington volunteer context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Benton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 4 of 5 departments (80%) are career (paid) departments.
How many fire departments are in Benton County, WA? ▼
Benton County, WA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Benton County? ▼
Benton County has 136 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 27% below the Washington average.
Does Benton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Benton 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 Benton County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.