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Firefighters First

Los Angeles, CA · Est. 1935
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 83/100

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 168th 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.

Total assets
$2.5B
$1B–10B institution
Members
77,213
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.0%
Bottom 13% of $1B–10B peers · California median 11.1%
Return on assets
0.4%
Bottom 25% of $1B–10B peers · California median 0.5%
Rank in California
#168
of 241 credit unions

How Firefighters First compares to California peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 13% of $1B–10B peers
Firefighters First
9.0%
California median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 25% of $1B–10B peers
Firefighters First
0.4%
California median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Firefighters First

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
83/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 83
  • Well-capitalized (9.0% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.43%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

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 168th 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.

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