Murrieta Fire Department
Murrieta, CA · Riverside County
Murrieta Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Murrieta, CA (Riverside County), with 3 stations and 41 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 41
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- PAID
- Location
- Murrieta, CA
- County
- Riverside County
- FDID
- 33055
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FP-01003 | $462,990.47 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-01158 | $2,012,194 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FO06966 | $277,837 |
| 2012 | EMW2011FO03282 | $299,236 |
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 Murrieta Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 63% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Murrieta Fire Department
Murrieta Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Murrieta, within Riverside County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 41 total personnel, 3 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. Murrieta Fire Department runs 11% 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: Murrieta Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $3,052,257.47 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 Murrieta Fire Department have? ▼
Murrieta Fire Department has 41 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 11% above the California average of 37 per department.
Does Murrieta Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Murrieta Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Murrieta Fire Department operate? ▼
Murrieta Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Murrieta Fire Department? ▼
Murrieta Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Riverside County, CA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Murrieta Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Murrieta Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $3,052,257.47 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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