Career (Paid)

MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT

Marina, CA · Monterey County

MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Marina, CA (Monterey County), with 2 stations and 57 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

57
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+54%
above CA avg personnel
(37/dept)
77th
percentile by size
of 737 CA depts
29
personnel per station
staffing density
$2.0M
4 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY PAID
Location
Marina, CA
FDID
27055

FEMA Grant History

$2.0M
Total Funding
4
Awards
Year Award Amount
2022 EMW-2022-FF-01257 $385,000
2018 EMW-2018-FH-00503 $923,612.77
2016 EMW2015FF00409 $168,040
2009 EMW-2009-FC-0519 $497,878

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 MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 77% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 54% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
346
CA departments
1,309

What This Data Tells You About MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT

MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Marina, within Monterey County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 57 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 54% 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: MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,974,530.77 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 MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT has 57 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 54% above the California average of 37 per department.

Does MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT?

MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Monterey County, CA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, MARINA FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,974,530.77 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.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Federal data sources

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.