Firefighters First
Firefighters First is a credit union based in Los Angeles, California, established in 1935, with $2.5 billion in total assets serving 77,213 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 169th of 241 credit unions we track in California. Its net worth ratio of 9.0% trails most similarly sized credit unions (13th percentile), versus a California median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.43% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Firefighters First appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Firefighters First compares to California peers
How we graded Firefighters First
The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →
- Well-capitalized (9.0% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.43%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
The Trust Grade is Bankzia’s independent, documented opinion computed from public FDIC/NCUA/CFPB data — not an official rating, and not a statement about the safety of insured deposits. Report a data error or dispute this grade →
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Firefighters First over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Firefighters First insured?
Yes. Firefighters First is an NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.
Firefighters First: frequently asked questions
Is Firefighters First a good credit union?
Firefighters First earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (83/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 83/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.0% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.43%).
Is Firefighters First NCUA-insured?
Yes. Firefighters First is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is Firefighters First?
Firefighters First holds $2.5 billion in total assets, ranking 169th of 241 credit unions we track in California. It serves 77,213 members.
Does Firefighters First have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Firefighters First appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.
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Financial data from NCUA call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.
