HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Anderson, CA · Shasta County
HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT is a Volunteer department serving Anderson, CA (Shasta County), with 2 stations and 46 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 46
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Anderson, CA
- County
- Shasta County
- FDID
- 45015
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-04873 | $218,628.57 |
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 HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 67% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operates as a Volunteer department in Anderson, within Shasta County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 46 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. California has 1,309 registered fire departments and 48,526 total personnel, averaging roughly 37 staff per department. HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT runs 24% 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: HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $218,628.57 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 HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT have? ▼
HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has 46 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% above the California average of 37 per department.
Does HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operate? ▼
HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT? ▼
HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT is a Volunteer department serving Shasta County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, HAPPY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $218,628.57 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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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.