County profile
Walla Walla County, WA 4 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 4 HIFLD departments in Walla Walla County (Washington) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Walla Walla County, WA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 4; 90 personnel); #23 of 39 in-state.
- Personnel rank #23 of 39 in Washington
- 3.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 57% of roster in Walla Walla Fire Department and Ambulance Services
- 3 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Walla Walla County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| College Place Fire Department College Place · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Prescott Fire Department Prescott · EMS | other | - |
| Waitsburg Fire Department Waitsburg | other | - |
| Walla Walla Fire Department and Ambulance Services Walla Walla · EMS | career | 51 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
3.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 90 roster).
Largest book: Walla Walla Fire Department and Ambulance Services holds 57% of county personnel (51 of 90).
Photo-finish peer: Randolph County, IL (+0 personnel).
Washington volunteer context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Walla Walla County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Walla Walla County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Walla Walla County, WA? ▼
Walla Walla County, WA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #23 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Walla Walla County? ▼
Walla Walla County has 90 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 38% below the Washington average.
Does Walla Walla County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Walla Walla 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 Volunteer-share read for Walla Walla County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.