Healdsburg Fire Department
Healdsburg, CA · Sonoma County
Healdsburg Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Healdsburg, CA (Sonoma County), with 2 stations and 10 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 10
- 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
- Healdsburg, CA
- County
- Sonoma County
- FDID
- 49080
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FH-0059 | $293,988 |
| 2009 | EMW2008FF00613 | $-35,900 |
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 Healdsburg Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 4% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Healdsburg Fire Department
Healdsburg Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Healdsburg, within Sonoma County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 10 total personnel, 2 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. Healdsburg Fire Department runs 73% 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: Healdsburg Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $258,088 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 Healdsburg Fire Department have? ▼
Healdsburg Fire Department has 10 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 73% below the California average of 37 per department.
Does Healdsburg Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Healdsburg Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Healdsburg Fire Department operate? ▼
Healdsburg Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Healdsburg Fire Department? ▼
Healdsburg Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sonoma County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Healdsburg Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Healdsburg Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $258,088 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.
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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