Costa Mesa Fire Department
Costa Mesa, CA · Orange County
Costa Mesa Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Costa Mesa, CA (Orange County), with 6 stations and 111 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 111
- Total personnel
- 6
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- PAID
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA
- County
- Orange County
- FDID
- 30020
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-15200 | $664,194 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FO-0514 | $265,463 |
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 Costa Mesa Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 91% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 6
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Costa Mesa Fire Department
Costa Mesa Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Costa Mesa, within Orange County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 111 total personnel, 6 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. Costa Mesa Fire Department runs 200% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Costa Mesa Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $929,657 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 Costa Mesa Fire Department have? ▼
Costa Mesa Fire Department has 111 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 200% above the California average of 37 per department.
Does Costa Mesa Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Costa Mesa Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Costa Mesa Fire Department operate? ▼
Costa Mesa Fire Department operates 6 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Costa Mesa Fire Department? ▼
Costa Mesa Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Orange County, CA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Costa Mesa Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Costa Mesa Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $929,657 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
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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