Hemet Fire Department
Hemet, CA · Riverside County
Hemet Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Hemet, CA (Riverside County), with 4 stations and 54 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 54
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- PAID
- Location
- Hemet, CA
- County
- Riverside County
- FDID
- 33040
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-05572 | $209,839.17 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-01195 | $7,071,090 |
| 2011 | EMW2010FH01212 | $-1,610,642 |
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FH-0076 | $2,260,446 |
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 Hemet Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 75% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Hemet Fire Department
Hemet Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Hemet, within Riverside County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 54 total personnel, 4 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. Hemet Fire Department runs 46% 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: Hemet Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $7,930,733.17 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 Hemet Fire Department have? ▼
Hemet Fire Department has 54 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 46% above the California average of 37 per department.
Does Hemet Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Hemet Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Hemet Fire Department operate? ▼
Hemet Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Hemet Fire Department? ▼
Hemet Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Riverside County, CA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Hemet Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Hemet Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $7,930,733.17 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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