Fullerton Fire Department
Fullerton, CA · Orange County
Fullerton Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Fullerton, CA (Orange County), with 6 stations and 102 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 102
- Total personnel
- 6
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- PAID
- Location
- Fullerton, CA
- County
- Orange County
- FDID
- 30030
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FF-00794 | $2,836,716 |
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-03232 | $305,227.27 |
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 Fullerton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 90% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 6
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Fullerton Fire Department
Fullerton Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Fullerton, within Orange County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 102 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. Fullerton Fire Department runs 176% 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: Fullerton Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $3,141,943.27 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 Fullerton Fire Department have? ▼
Fullerton Fire Department has 102 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 176% above the California average of 37 per department.
Does Fullerton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Fullerton Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Fullerton Fire Department operate? ▼
Fullerton Fire Department operates 6 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Fullerton Fire Department? ▼
Fullerton Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Orange County, CA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Fullerton Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Fullerton Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $3,141,943.27 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
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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