County profile
Yakima County, WA 11 departments
386 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Yakima County · #5 of 39 in-state.
Yakima County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (386 personnel across 11 departments) - #5 of 39 in-state; mix 1/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 39 in Washington
- 4.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in City of Yakima Fire Department
- 11 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Yakima County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Toppenish Fire Department Toppenish · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| City of Wapato Fire Department Wapato · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| City of Yakima Fire Department Yakima · EMS | career | 75 |
| Grandview Fire Department Grandview · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Granger City Fire Department Granger · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Selah Fire Department Yakima · EMS | other | - |
| Selah Fire Department Selah · EMS | volunteer | 70 |
| Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance Sunnyside · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Tieton Volunteer Fire Department Tieton · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Union Gap Fire Department Union Gap · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Zillah City Fire and Rescue Zillah · EMS | volunteer | 64 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (386 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
4.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 386 roster).
Largest book: City of Yakima Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (75 of 386).
Photo-finish peer: Penobscot County, ME (+0 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Yakima County? ▼
Yakima County has 386 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 5% below the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in Yakima County, WA? ▼
Yakima County, WA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are Yakima County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 11 departments (82%) in Yakima County are volunteer.
Does Yakima County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Yakima 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 Yakima County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.