Career (Paid) EMS Provider

THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT

El Segundo, CA · Los Angeles County

THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving El Segundo, CA (Los Angeles County), with 2 stations and 65 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

65
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+76%
above CA avg personnel
(37/dept)
81th
percentile by size
of 737 CA depts
33
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
PAID
Location
El Segundo, CA
FDID
19065

Staffing vs the California average

How THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 81% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 76% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
346
CA departments
1,309

What This Data Tells You About THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT

THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in El Segundo, within Los Angeles County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 65 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. THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 76% 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.

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 THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT has 65 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 76% above the California average of 37 per department.

Does THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT?

THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Los Angeles 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.