Career (Paid) EMS Provider

SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT

Sacramento, CA · Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Sacramento, CA (Sacramento County), with 2 stations and 36 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

36
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-3%
below CA avg personnel
(37/dept)
57th
percentile by size
of 737 CA depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
PAID
Location
Sacramento, CA
FDID
34140

Staffing vs the California average

How SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 57% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 3% below the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
346
CA departments
1,309

What This Data Tells You About SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT

SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Sacramento, within Sacramento County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 3% 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. 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 SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 3% below the California average of 37 per department.

Does SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT?

SACRAMENTO COUNTY AIRPORT SYSTEM FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Sacramento County, CA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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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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.