County profile
Grays Harbor County, WA 9 departments
219 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Grays Harbor County · #16 of 39 in-state.
Grays Harbor County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (219 personnel across 9 departments) - #16 of 39 in-state; mix 3/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 39 in Washington
- 4.11 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated
- 5 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grays Harbor County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated Aberdeen · EMS | career | 40 |
| City of Montesano Fire Department Montesano · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| City of Ocean Shores Fire and Emergency Care Department Ocean Shores · EMS | career | 40 |
| City of Westport Fire Department Westport | volunteer | 28 |
| Cosmopolis City Fire Department Cosmopolis · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Elma Fire Department Elma | volunteer | 25 |
| Hoquiam Fire Department Hoquiam · EMS | career | 23 |
| Taholah Fire Department Taholah | other | - |
| The Seedling Storage Compound Taholah | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (219 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
4.11 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 219 roster).
Largest book: Aberdeen Fire Department Incorporated holds 18% of county personnel (40 of 219).
Photo-finish peer: Orange County, FL (+0 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Grays Harbor County? ▼
Grays Harbor County has 219 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 35% below the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in Grays Harbor County, WA? ▼
Grays Harbor County, WA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are Grays Harbor County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Grays Harbor County has a mix: 3 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Grays Harbor County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.