Kingsburg Fire Department
Kingsburg, CA · Fresno County
Kingsburg Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Kingsburg, CA (Fresno County), with 1 station and 31 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 31
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Kingsburg, CA
- County
- Fresno County
- FDID
- 10045
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2015FO07132 | $184,820 |
| 2012 | EMW-2012-FH-0056 | $475,806 |
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 Kingsburg Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 50% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Kingsburg Fire Department
Kingsburg Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Kingsburg, within Fresno County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 31 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. Kingsburg Fire Department runs 16% 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: Kingsburg Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $660,626 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 Kingsburg Fire Department have? ▼
Kingsburg Fire Department has 31 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 16% below the California average of 37 per department.
Does Kingsburg Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Kingsburg Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Kingsburg Fire Department operate? ▼
Kingsburg Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Kingsburg Fire Department? ▼
Kingsburg Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Fresno County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Kingsburg Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Kingsburg Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $660,626 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
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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