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California volunteer fire departments

There are 454 volunteer firefighters companies in California. Combined, these Californian volunteer fire departments employ 209 people, earn more than $87 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $184 million.
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Volunteer fire departments by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
51
 
$9,552,277
Sacramento
 
38
 
$11,356,766
San Francisco
 
34
 
$15,513,988
Santa Rosa
 
32
 
$5,497,075
San Diego
 
28
 
$3,823,578
Riverside
 
23
 
$2,740,447
Redding
 
18
 
$1,147,145
Napa
 
15
 
$1,291,956
Santa Maria
 
11
 
$2,145,136
Modesto
 
10
 
$178,265
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Job trends for California volunteer fire departments

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
117
1-10
 
19
11-25
 
8
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of volunteer fire departments in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
198
$250k to $1M
 
36
$1M to $5M
 
12
$5M to $25M
 
4
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of volunteer fire departments in California

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1-20 of 454

Butte County Fire Safe Council

Butte County Fire Safe Council provides wildfire safety through education and hazard mitigation, including RAP for defensible space clearance.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
33
EIN
10-0004010
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Fire Safe Council (CFSC)

California Fire Safe Council's mission is to "Mobilize Californians to protect their homes, communities and environment from wildfires".
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
21
EIN
75-3078419
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lassen Fire Safe Council

Lassen Fire Safe Council mobilizes Californians to prevent fires in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities through contracts and community protection plans.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$7.4m
Employees
8
EIN
13-4209663
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

Supports LA Fire Department with equipment, training and public outreach programs to supplement city resources.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
7
EIN
27-2007326
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodside-Portola Valley Fire Protection Foundation

The mission of the Woodside-Portola Valley Fire Protection Foundation, Inc. (con sch o) (referred to as the Fire Foundation) is to augment the woodside Fire Protection district (wfpd) budget for up-to-date equipment, facilties, Fire prevention and trainin....
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
0
EIN
27-0815321
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Bay Fire

North Bay Fire (organization) is organized and operated exclusively for Fire prevention and suppression purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3)of the internal revenue code.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
0
EIN
94-2774503
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Firefighter Cancer Support Network

To assist firefighters & ems providers and their immediate families diagnosed with Cancer by providing badge to badge Support, training, and guidance.
Revenue
$925.7k
Assets
$315.4k
Employees
0
EIN
20-4192265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Widows Orphans & Disabled Firefighter's Fund

Assists widows, orphans, and disabled Los Angeles City Firefighters with financial aid and durable medical equipment.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$21.6m
Employees
0
EIN
95-6205446
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fire Safe Marin

Fire Safe Marin reduces wildfire risks, promotes safety awareness, and assists residents in preparing for wildfires through education, community involvement, and hazard reduction programs.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$468.4k
Employees
10
EIN
68-0375763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fire Services Training Institute

Fire Services Training Institute promotes firefighter safety and provides quality fire training programs to the community to make it easily available and affordable.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$299.5k
Employees
8
EIN
20-5793662
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mendocino County Fire Safe Council

Mendocino County's Fire Safe Council empowers residents and manages grant-funded projects to improve wildfire mitigation and preparedness.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$852.6k
Employees
11
EIN
83-0395685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Santa Clara Fire Safe Council

Santa Clara Fire Safe Council mobilizes the community to reduce wildfire risks through education, project assistance, and collaboration with agencies and organizations.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$910.2k
Employees
14
EIN
56-2368255
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oakland Fire Department Relief Fund Association

All income generated is used to provide disability benefits to active duty firefighters and death benefits to the beneficiaries of members.
Revenue
$863.1k
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
1
EIN
94-1090848
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Big Sur Fire

Big Sur Fire offers fire and emergency services, prevention, medical aid, and rescue assistance in the Big Sur community.
Revenue
$961.2k
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
2
EIN
94-2840361
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council

MCFS Council protects Idyllwild, CA homes/communities from wildfires via fire safe laws and education. Implements successful abatement program and promotes fire awareness.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$281.4k
Employees
11
EIN
91-2161820
IRS type
501(c)(3)

El Dorado County Fire Safe Council

El Dorado County Fire Safe Council educates on wildfire safety and implements fuel reduction projects through their government agency grant projects. They operate as an organization for fire prevention, protection, and control in Placerville, CA.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
0
EIN
04-3631411
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Calaveras Foothills Fire Safe Council

Calaveras Foothills Fire Safe Council prioritizes fire prevention and safety by providing education and information to make local communities safe.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$61.2k
Employees
0
EIN
74-3072915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Regional Fire and Emergency Services Foundation

Foundation providing grant programs for basic fire and medical equipment, training to all fire departments in San Diego county for safer communities.
Revenue
$789.3k
Assets
$772.8k
Employees
0
EIN
33-0386687
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department Association

The Lemoore Volunteer Fire Department Association is a fire prevention, protection, and control organization that provides fire protection, public safety assistance, and charitable donations to local causes in Lemoore, CA.
Revenue
$841.2k
Assets
$700.5k
Employees
0
EIN
82-4673305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Diego Firemans Relief Association

The San Diego Firemans Relief Association provides assistance to active and retired firefighters and their families during times of distress.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
17
EIN
95-6050121
IRS type
501(c)(5)
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