Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Ceres Emergency Services

Ceres, CA · Stanislaus County

Ceres Emergency Services is a Career (Paid) department serving Ceres, CA (Stanislaus County), with 3 stations and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

40
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+8%
above CA avg personnel
(37/dept)
62th
percentile by size
of 737 CA depts
13
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY PAID
Location
Ceres, CA
FDID
50005

Staffing vs the California average

How Ceres Emergency Services's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 62% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 8% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
346
CA departments
1,309

What This Data Tells You About Ceres Emergency Services

Ceres Emergency Services operates as a Career (Paid) department in Ceres, within Stanislaus County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 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. Ceres Emergency Services runs 8% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Ceres Emergency Services have?

Ceres Emergency Services has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 8% above the California average of 37 per department.

Does Ceres Emergency Services provide EMS services?

Yes, Ceres Emergency Services provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Ceres Emergency Services operate?

Ceres Emergency Services operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Ceres Emergency Services?

Ceres Emergency Services is a Career (Paid) department serving Stanislaus 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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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.