GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT
Topock, AZ · Mohave County
GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Topock, AZ (Mohave County), with 1 station and 22 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 22
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 216 AZ depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Topock, AZ
- County
- Mohave County
- FDID
- 09072
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | EMW2013FH00243 | $336,750 |
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FV-0036 | $478,705 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Arizona average
How GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Arizona. It is larger than 37% of the 216 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 91
- AZ departments
- 322
What This Data Tells You About GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT
GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Topock, within Mohave County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 22 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Arizona has 322 registered fire departments and 7,987 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 12% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 36,800 fires, 91 fire deaths, and 35% 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: GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $815,455 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT have? ▼
GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT has 22 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% below the Arizona average of 25 per department.
Does GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT operate? ▼
GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT? ▼
GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Mohave County, AZ. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, GOLDEN SHORES FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $815,455 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2014.
How many fire departments are in Arizona? ▼
Arizona has 322 fire departments with 7,987 total personnel. 35% are volunteer departments.
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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.