Career (Paid) EMS Provider

City of Nogales Fire Department

Nogales, AZ · Santa Cruz County

City of Nogales Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Nogales, AZ (Santa Cruz County), with 2 stations and 48 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

48
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+92%
above AZ avg personnel
(25/dept)
85th
percentile by size
of 216 AZ depts
24
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Nogales, AZ
Ambulances
3
FDID
13012

Staffing vs the Arizona average

How City of Nogales Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Arizona. It is larger than 85% of the 216 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 92% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
91
AZ departments
322

What This Data Tells You About City of Nogales Fire Department

City of Nogales Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Nogales, within Santa Cruz County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 48 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported, and 3 ambulances. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Arizona has 322 registered fire departments and 7,987 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. City of Nogales Fire Department runs 92% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 36,800 fires, 91 fire deaths, and 35% 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 City of Nogales Fire Department have?

City of Nogales Fire Department has 48 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 92% above the Arizona average of 25 per department.

Does City of Nogales Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, City of Nogales Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does City of Nogales Fire Department operate?

City of Nogales Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is City of Nogales Fire Department?

City of Nogales Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Santa Cruz County, AZ. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in Arizona?

Arizona has 322 fire departments with 7,987 total personnel. 35% 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.