Loyalton Fire Department
Loyalton, CA · Sierra County
Loyalton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Loyalton, CA (Sierra County), with 2 stations and 31 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 31
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Loyalton, CA
- County
- Sierra County
- FDID
- 46010
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | EMW2013FR00169 | $231,205 |
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 Loyalton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 50% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Loyalton Fire Department
Loyalton Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Loyalton, within Sierra County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 31 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Loyalton 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: Loyalton Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $231,205 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 Loyalton Fire Department have? ▼
Loyalton Fire Department has 31 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 16% below the California average of 37 per department.
Does Loyalton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Loyalton Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Loyalton Fire Department operate? ▼
Loyalton Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Loyalton Fire Department? ▼
Loyalton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sierra County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Loyalton Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Loyalton Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $231,205 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2014.
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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