County profile
Clark County, WA 9 departments
376 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Clark County · #7 of 39 in-state.
Clark County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (376 personnel across 9 departments) - #7 of 39 in-state; mix 2/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 39 in Washington
- 4.52 stations per 100 personnel
- 49% of roster in City of Vancouver Fire Department
- 8 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clark County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Camas Fire Department Camas · EMS | career | - |
| City of Vancouver Fire Department Vancouver · EMS | career | 183 |
| Clark County Fire and Rescue 2-1 Ridgefield · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Clark County Fire and Rescue 2-3 La Center · EMS | other | - |
| Clark County Fire and Rescue 2-6 Battle Ground · EMS | volunteer | 69 |
| East County Fire and Rescue Camas · EMS | other | - |
| North Country Emergency Medical Services Fire Yacolt · EMS | other | - |
| Washougal Fire Department Washougal · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Yacolt Fire Department Yacolt | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (376 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
4.52 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 376 roster).
Largest book: City of Vancouver Fire Department holds 49% of county personnel (183 of 376).
Photo-finish peer: Santa Cruz County, CA (+0 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Clark County? ▼
Clark County has 376 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 14% above the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in Clark County, WA? ▼
Clark County, WA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are Clark County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Clark County has a mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Clark County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Clark 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 Personnel totals for Clark County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.