County profile
King County, WA 23 departments
2,416 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in King County · #1 of 39 in-state.
King County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,416 personnel across 23 departments) - #1 of 39 in-state; mix 14/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 39 in Washington
- 3.97 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Seattle Fire Department
- 23 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in King County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Fire Department Bellevue · EMS | career | 214 |
| City of Bothell Fire Department Bothell · EMS | career | 69 |
| City of Seatac Fire Department Seatac · EMS | career | 49 |
| East Side Fire and Rescue North Bend · EMS | other | - |
| Eastside Fire and Rescue Bellevue · EMS | other | - |
| Eastside Fire and Rescue Issaquah · EMS | career | 245 |
| Kent Fire Department Kent · EMS | career | 176 |
| King County Fire Protection District Enumclaw Fire Department Enumclaw · EMS | other | - |
| Kirkland Fire Department Bothell · EMS | other | - |
| Mercer Island Fire Department Mercer Island · EMS | career | 33 |
| North Highline Fire District Seatac · EMS | other | - |
| North Highline Fire District Seattle · EMS | career | 59 |
| Port of Seattle Fire Department Seattle · EMS | career | 71 |
| Seattle Fire Department Seattle · EMS | career | 1,078 |
| Snoqualmie Fire Department Snoqualmie · EMS | career | 20 |
| Snoqualmie Pass Fire and Rescue Snoqualmie Pass · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| The Boeing Company - Boeing Fire Department Seattle · EMS | career | - |
| Tukwila Fire Department Tukwila · EMS | career | 64 |
| Valley Regional Fire Authority Pacific · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Valley Regional Fire Authority Auburn · EMS | career | 81 |
| Vashon Island Fire and Rescue Vashon · EMS | volunteer | 116 |
| Woodinville Fire and Life Safety District Kirkland · EMS | other | - |
| Woodinville Fire and Life Safety District Woodinville · EMS | career | 83 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,416 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 14 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (13% volunteer).
3.97 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (96 stations / 2,416 roster).
Largest book: Seattle Fire Department holds 45% of county personnel (1,078 of 2,416).
Photo-finish peer: Luzerne County, PA (+15 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve King County? ▼
King County has 2,416 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 105, which is 184% above the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in King County, WA? ▼
King County, WA has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 14 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are King County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 14 of 23 departments (61%) are career (paid) departments.
Does King County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 40 departments in King 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 King County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.