County profile
Spokane County, WA 7 departments
556 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Spokane County · #4 of 39 in-state.
Spokane County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (556 personnel across 7 departments) - #4 of 39 in-state; mix 3/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 39 in Washington
- 4.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 60% of roster in Spokane Fire Department
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Spokane County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Airway Heights Fire Department Airway Heights · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Cheney Fire Department / Cheney Emergency Medical Services Cheney · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Flying Firemen Incorporated Deer Park | other | - |
| Medical Lake Fire Department Medical Lake · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Spokane Fire Department Spokane · EMS | career | 335 |
| Spokane International Airport Fire Department Spokane · EMS | career | - |
| Spokane Valley Fire Department Spokane Valley · EMS | career | 143 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (556 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
4.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 556 roster).
Largest book: Spokane Fire Department holds 60% of county personnel (335 of 556).
Photo-finish peer: Davidson County, NC (-1 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Spokane County? ▼
Spokane County has 556 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 79, which is 114% above the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in Spokane County, WA? ▼
Spokane County, WA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are Spokane County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Spokane County has a mix: 3 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Spokane County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Spokane 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 Spokane County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.