Volunteer EMS Provider

Graton Fire Protection District

Graton, CA · Sonoma County

Graton Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Graton, CA (Sonoma County), with 1 station and 30 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-19%
below CA avg personnel
(37/dept)
48th
percentile by size
of 737 CA depts
30
personnel per station
staffing density
$1.1M
2 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Graton, CA
FDID
49065

FEMA Grant History

$1.1M
Total Funding
2
Awards
Year Award Amount
2021 EMW-2021-FG-04190 $702,895.88
2017 EMW-2017-FH-00528 $390,159.52

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 Graton Fire Protection District's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 48% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 19% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
346
CA departments
1,309

What This Data Tells You About Graton Fire Protection District

Graton Fire Protection District operates as a Volunteer department in Graton, within Sonoma County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 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. Graton Fire Protection District runs 19% 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: Graton Fire Protection District has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,093,055.4 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 Graton Fire Protection District have?

Graton Fire Protection District has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% below the California average of 37 per department.

Does Graton Fire Protection District provide EMS services?

Yes, Graton Fire Protection District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Graton Fire Protection District operate?

Graton Fire Protection District operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Graton Fire Protection District?

Graton Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Sonoma County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has Graton Fire Protection District received federal grants?

Yes, Graton Fire Protection District has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,093,055.4 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.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.