Fillmore Fire Department
Fillmore, CA · Ventura County
Fillmore Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Fillmore, CA (Ventura County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Fillmore, CA
- County
- Ventura County
- FDID
- 56005
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-07646 | $241,272.72 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-18234 | $682,727 |
| 2018 | EMW2016FH00321 | $339,130.98 |
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 Fillmore Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 44% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Fillmore Fire Department
Fillmore Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Fillmore, within Ventura County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 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. Fillmore Fire Department runs 24% 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: Fillmore Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,263,130.7 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 Fillmore Fire Department have? ▼
Fillmore Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% below the California average of 37 per department.
Does Fillmore Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Fillmore Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Fillmore Fire Department operate? ▼
Fillmore Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Fillmore Fire Department? ▼
Fillmore Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ventura County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Fillmore Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Fillmore Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,263,130.7 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
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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