Soledad Fire Department
Soledad, CA · Monterey County
Soledad Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Soledad, CA (Monterey County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- 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
- Soledad, CA
- County
- Monterey County
- FDID
- 27090
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2015FV01155 | $342,182 |
| 2010 | EMW2009FH01147 | $-163,487 |
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FH-0114 | $163,487 |
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 Soledad Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 44% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 346
- CA departments
- 1,309
What This Data Tells You About Soledad Fire Department
Soledad Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Soledad, within Monterey County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 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. Soledad Fire Department runs 24% 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: Soledad Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $342,182 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 Soledad Fire Department have? ▼
Soledad Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% below the California average of 37 per department.
Does Soledad Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Soledad Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Soledad Fire Department operate? ▼
Soledad Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Soledad Fire Department? ▼
Soledad Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Monterey County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Soledad Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Soledad Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $342,182 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
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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