Volunteer

McArthur Volunteer Fire Department

Mcarthur, CA · Shasta County

McArthur Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Mcarthur, CA (Shasta County), with 2 stations and 20 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

20
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-46%
below CA avg personnel
(37/dept)
25th
percentile by size
of 737 CA depts
10
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Mcarthur, CA
FDID
45975

Staffing vs the California average

How McArthur Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 25% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 46% below the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
346
CA departments
1,309

What This Data Tells You About McArthur Volunteer Fire Department

McArthur Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Mcarthur, within Shasta County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 20 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. McArthur Volunteer Fire Department runs 46% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does McArthur Volunteer Fire Department have?

McArthur Volunteer Fire Department has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 46% below the California average of 37 per department.

Does McArthur Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

McArthur Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does McArthur Volunteer Fire Department operate?

McArthur Volunteer Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is McArthur Volunteer Fire Department?

McArthur Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Shasta County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.

Nearby Departments

Anderson Fire Protection District
Anderson · volunteer
Bella Vista Volunteer Fire Company
Bella Vista · volunteer
Burney Fire Protection District
Burney · volunteer
Castella Fire Protection District
Lakehead · volunteer
Centerville Volunteer Fire Company
Redding · volunteer
Cottonwood Fire Protection District
Cottonwood · volunteer
Fall River Mills Fire Protection District
Fall River Mills · volunteer
All CA departments →
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.