You are here:HomeAbout UsWho We AreCFA at a Glance CFA's Workforce and Resource Numbers Resources Brigades Number Volunteer Brigades 1,138 Co-located Volunteer Brigades 34 Coastguard Brigades 18 Forest Industry Brigades 21 Total Brigades 1,211 Appliances Number Tankers 1,908 Pumpers 221 Pumper Tankers 38 Specialist Support 139 Boat 1 Total Appliances 2,307 Workforce Volunteers Male Female Total Operational 24,571 4,363 28,936 Support 14,749 7,410 22,163 Juniors 637 396 1,033 Total Volunteer Membership 39,957 12,169 52,132 Permanent Staff (FTE*) Male Female Total Operational 8 2 10 Support 347 534 881 Total Permanent Staff 355 536 891 *FTE - Full Time Equivalent