Career (Paid) EMS Provider

CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Camp Pendleton, CA · San Diego County

CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Camp Pendleton, CA (San Diego County), with 11 stations and 135 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

135
Total personnel
11
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+265%
above CA avg personnel
(37/dept)
93th
percentile by size
of 737 CA depts
12
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
PAID
Location
Camp Pendleton, CA
FDID
37820

Staffing vs the California average

How CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 93% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 265% above the state average
Stations
11
State fire deaths/yr
346
CA departments
1,309

What This Data Tells You About CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT

CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Camp Pendleton, within San Diego County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 135 total personnel, 11 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 265% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT has 135 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 265% above the California average of 37 per department.

Does CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 11 fire stations.

What type of fire department is CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT?

CAMP PENDLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving San Diego County, CA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in California?

California has 1,309 fire departments with 48,526 total personnel. 40% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.