Volunteer EMS Provider

WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT

Winters, CA · Yolo County

WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Winters, CA (Yolo 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
-5%
below CA avg personnel
(37/dept)
55th
percentile by size
of 737 CA depts
35
personnel per station
staffing density
$1.5M
3 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Winters, CA
FDID
57070

FEMA Grant History

$1.5M
Total Funding
3
Awards
Year Award Amount
2022 EMW-2022-FF-02048 $345,750
2014 EMW2013FR00401 $658,938
2013 EMW2012FV03204 $479,430

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 WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in California. It is larger than 55% of the 737 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 5% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
346
CA departments
1,309

What This Data Tells You About WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT

WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Winters, within Yolo 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, 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. WINTERS 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: WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,484,118 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. 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 WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% below the California average of 37 per department.

Does WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT?

WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Yolo County, CA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, WINTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,484,118 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.

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.