Arcata Fire Protection District
Arcata, CA · Humboldt County
Arcata Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Arcata, CA (Humboldt County), with 3 stations and 60 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 60
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Arcata, CA
- County
- Humboldt County
- FDID
- 12140
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | EMW2014FH00305 | $1,051,995 |
| 2012 | EMW2011FR00116 | $604,578 |
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FH-0055 | $1,583,925 |
| 2011 | EMW2010FF00285 | $-61,806 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the California average
How Arcata Fire Protection District's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 79% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Arcata Fire Protection District
Arcata Fire Protection District operates as a Volunteer department in Arcata, within Humboldt County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 60 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. California has 1,309 registered fire departments and 48,526 total personnel, averaging roughly 37 staff per department. Arcata Fire Protection District runs 62% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 168,000 fires, 346 fire deaths, and 40% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Arcata Fire Protection District has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $3,178,692 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Arcata Fire Protection District have? ▼
Arcata Fire Protection District has 60 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 62% above the California average of 37 per department.
Does Arcata Fire Protection District provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Arcata Fire Protection District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Arcata Fire Protection District operate? ▼
Arcata Fire Protection District operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Arcata Fire Protection District? ▼
Arcata Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Humboldt County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Arcata Fire Protection District received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Arcata Fire Protection District has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $3,178,692 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2015.
How many fire departments are in California? ▼
California has 1,309 fire departments with 48,526 total personnel. 40% are volunteer departments.
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