Dixon Fire Department
Dixon, CA · Solano County
Dixon Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Dixon, CA (Solano County), with 2 stations and 56 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 56
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY PAID
- Location
- Dixon, CA
- County
- Solano County
- FDID
- 48015
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | EMW2012FH00606 | $752,046 |
| 2013 | EMW2012FF00412 | $60,239 |
| 2012 | EMW2011FO08736 | $177,861 |
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 Dixon Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 76% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Dixon Fire Department
Dixon Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Dixon, within Solano County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 56 total personnel, 2 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. Dixon Fire Department runs 51% 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: Dixon Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $990,146 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 Dixon Fire Department have? ▼
Dixon Fire Department has 56 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 51% above the California average of 37 per department.
Does Dixon Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Dixon Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Dixon Fire Department operate? ▼
Dixon Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Dixon Fire Department? ▼
Dixon Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Solano County, CA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Dixon Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Dixon Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $990,146 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2013.
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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