Sebastopol Fire Department
Sebastopol, CA · Sonoma County
Sebastopol Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sebastopol, CA (Sonoma County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 35
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 737 CA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Sebastopol, CA
- County
- Sonoma County
- FDID
- 49180
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | EMW2009FF00228 | $-11,888 |
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 Sebastopol Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 55% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Sebastopol Fire Department
Sebastopol Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Sebastopol, within Sonoma County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Sebastopol Fire Department runs 5% 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: Sebastopol Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-11,888 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 Sebastopol Fire Department have? ▼
Sebastopol Fire Department has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% below the California average of 37 per department.
Does Sebastopol Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Sebastopol Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Sebastopol Fire Department operate? ▼
Sebastopol Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Sebastopol Fire Department? ▼
Sebastopol Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sonoma County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Sebastopol Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Sebastopol Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-11,888 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2010.
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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