County profile
Pierce County, WA 14 departments
764 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Pierce County · #2 of 39 in-state.
Pierce County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (764 personnel across 14 departments) - #2 of 39 in-state; mix 7/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 39 in Washington
- 4.06 stations per 100 personnel
- 60% of roster in Tacoma Fire Department
- 14 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pierce County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing Fire Department Puyallup · EMS | other | - |
| Carbonado Fire Department Carbonado · EMS | volunteer | - |
| City of Buckley Fire Department Buckley · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| City of Dupont Fire Department Dupont · EMS | career | - |
| Eatonville Fire Department Eatonville · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| McChord Air Force Base Fire Department-Dod Tacoma · EMS | career | 61 |
| McNeil Island Fire Department Steilacoom · EMS | career | 18 |
| Milton Fire Department Milton · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Orting Valley Fire and Rescue Orting · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Puyallup Fire and Rescue Puyallup · EMS | career | 60 |
| Ruston Fire Department Ruston · EMS | volunteer | - |
| South Pierce Fire and Rescue Eatonville · EMS | career | 35 |
| Steilacoom Department of Public Safety Steilacoom · EMS | career | 19 |
| Tacoma Fire Department Tacoma · EMS | career | 455 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (764 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 7 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
4.06 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (31 stations / 764 roster).
Largest book: Tacoma Fire Department holds 60% of county personnel (455 of 764).
Photo-finish peer: Sussex County, DE (-3 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pierce County? ▼
Pierce County has 764 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 55, which is 49% above the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in Pierce County, WA? ▼
Pierce County, WA has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 7 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pierce County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pierce County has a mix: 7 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Pierce County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 34 departments in Pierce 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 Pierce County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.