Cloverdale Fire Protection District
Cloverdale, CA · Sonoma County
Cloverdale Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Cloverdale, CA (Sonoma County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 25
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Cloverdale, CA
- County
- Sonoma County
- FDID
- 49040
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | EMW2010FH00248 | $-539 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FH-0024 | $1,499,021 |
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 Cloverdale Fire Protection District's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 36% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Cloverdale Fire Protection District
Cloverdale Fire Protection District operates as a Volunteer department in Cloverdale, within Sonoma County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Cloverdale Fire Protection District runs 32% 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: Cloverdale Fire Protection District has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,498,482 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 Cloverdale Fire Protection District have? ▼
Cloverdale Fire Protection District has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 32% below the California average of 37 per department.
Does Cloverdale Fire Protection District provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Cloverdale Fire Protection District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Cloverdale Fire Protection District operate? ▼
Cloverdale Fire Protection District operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Cloverdale Fire Protection District? ▼
Cloverdale Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Sonoma County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Cloverdale Fire Protection District received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Cloverdale Fire Protection District has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,498,482 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2011.
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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