County profile
Kitsap County, WA 11 departments
416 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Kitsap County · #15 of 39 in-state.
Kitsap County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (416 personnel across 11 departments) - #15 of 39 in-state; mix 4/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 39 in Washington
- 7.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
- 11 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kitsap County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island Fire Department Bainbridge Island · EMS | volunteer | 80 |
| Bremerton Fire Department Bremerton · EMS | career | 56 |
| Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue Poulsbo · EMS | other | - |
| North Kitsap Fire and Rescue Suquamish · EMS | other | - |
| North Kitsap Fire and Rescue Kingston · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Port of Bremerton Fire House Port Orchard · EMS | other | - |
| Poulsbo Fire Department Poulsbo · EMS | career | 77 |
| Puget Sound Federal Fire Department-Dod Bremerton · EMS | career | - |
| Puget Sound Naval Ship Yard Fire Department Bremerton · EMS | other | - |
| South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Bremerton · EMS | other | - |
| South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Port Orchard · EMS | career | 150 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (416 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (18% volunteer).
7.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (31 stations / 416 roster).
Largest book: South Kitsap Fire and Rescue holds 36% of county personnel (150 of 416).
Photo-finish peer: Santa Rosa County, FL (+0 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kitsap County? ▼
Kitsap County has 416 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 3% above the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in Kitsap County, WA? ▼
Kitsap County, WA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kitsap County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Kitsap County has a mix: 4 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Kitsap County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Kitsap 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 Kitsap County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.