Volunteer EMS Provider

Windsor Fire Protection District

Windsor, CA · Sonoma County

Windsor Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Windsor, CA (Sonoma County), with 1 station and 42 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

42
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+14%
above CA avg personnel
(37/dept)
64th
percentile by size
of 737 CA depts
42
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Windsor, CA
FDID
49215

Staffing vs the California average

How Windsor Fire Protection District's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 64% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 14% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
346
CA departments
1,309

What This Data Tells You About Windsor Fire Protection District

Windsor Fire Protection District operates as a Volunteer department in Windsor, within Sonoma County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 42 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. Windsor Fire Protection District runs 14% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Windsor Fire Protection District have?

Windsor Fire Protection District has 42 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% above the California average of 37 per department.

Does Windsor Fire Protection District provide EMS services?

Yes, Windsor Fire Protection District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Windsor Fire Protection District operate?

Windsor Fire Protection District operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Windsor Fire Protection District?

Windsor Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Sonoma County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.