Chowchilla Fire Department
Chowchilla, CA · Madera County
Chowchilla Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Chowchilla, CA (Madera County), with 1 station and 20 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 20
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- -
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Chowchilla, CA
- County
- Madera County
- FDID
- 20005
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-01507 | $0 |
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 Chowchilla Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 25% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Chowchilla Fire Department
Chowchilla Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Chowchilla, within Madera County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 20 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified.
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. Chowchilla Fire Department runs 46% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: Chowchilla Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $0 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 Chowchilla Fire Department have? ▼
Chowchilla Fire Department has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 46% below the California average of 37 per department.
Does Chowchilla Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for Chowchilla Fire Department in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does Chowchilla Fire Department operate? ▼
Chowchilla Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Chowchilla Fire Department? ▼
Chowchilla Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Madera County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Chowchilla Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Chowchilla Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $0 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
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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