The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is a combination career and volunteer organization providing fire suppression, emergency medical, technical rescue, hazardous materials, water rescue, life safety education, fire prevention and arson investigation services. Emergency medical services include advanced life support response by paramedic engines and medic transport units.
The following highlights selected statistics for Calendar Year 2018. Additional historical information is available on the Statistics page and County information is available on the Demographics page.
| Population | 1,142,888 | Stations | 38 | |
| Square Miles (land) | 395 Land area | Emergency Incidents | ||
| Annual Budget* | $203,361,036 | Suppression | 18,638 | |
| Uniformed Staff | 1,396 | EMS | 75,019 | |
| Civilian Staff (FT) | 174 | Public Service | 7,669 | |
| Seasonal Staff | 229 | Total | 101,326 | |
| Operational Volunteers | 270 | Volunteer Support | 221 | |
* FY 2018 Revised Budget