County profile
Sebastian County, AR 20 departments
488 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Sebastian County · #3 of 75 in-state.
Sebastian County, AR carries a heavy HIFLD roster (488 personnel across 20 departments) - #3 of 75 in-state; mix 1/17/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 75 in Arkansas
- 6.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Fort Smith Fire Department
- 1 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 1,168 Arkansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sebastian County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (488 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 17 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
6.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (32 stations / 488 roster).
Largest book: Fort Smith Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (128 of 488).
Photo-finish peer: Klickitat County, WA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sebastian County? ▼
Sebastian County has 488 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 85% above the Arkansas average.
How many fire departments are in Sebastian County, AR? ▼
Sebastian County, AR has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 17 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 75 among Arkansas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sebastian County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 17 of 20 departments (85%) in Sebastian County are volunteer.
Does Sebastian County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Sebastian County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Sebastian County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.