County profile
Snohomish County, WA 17 departments
651 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Snohomish County · #3 of 39 in-state.
Snohomish County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (651 personnel across 17 departments) - #3 of 39 in-state; mix 7/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 39 in Washington
- 3.99 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in City of Everett Fire Department - Adminstration Office
- 16 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Snohomish County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (651 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 7 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (24% volunteer).
3.99 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 651 roster).
Largest book: City of Everett Fire Department - Adminstration Office holds 28% of county personnel (184 of 651).
Photo-finish peer: Lake County, IN (-10 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Snohomish County? ▼
Snohomish County has 651 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 3% above the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in Snohomish County, WA? ▼
Snohomish County, WA has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 7 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are Snohomish County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Snohomish County has a mix: 7 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Snohomish County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 32 departments in Snohomish 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 Snohomish County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.