County profile
Adams County, CO 16 departments
800 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Adams County · #6 of 64 in-state.
Adams County, CO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (800 personnel across 16 departments) - #6 of 64 in-state; mix 3/3/6 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 64 in Colorado
- 5.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Westminster Fire Department
- 12 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Adams County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (800 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 3 volunteer, 6 combination (19% volunteer).
5.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (41 stations / 800 roster).
Largest book: Westminster Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (146 of 800).
Photo-finish peer: Wood County, OH (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Adams County? ▼
Adams County has 800 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 50, which is 92% above the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Adams County, CO? ▼
Adams County, CO has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 3 volunteer, 6 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Adams County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Adams County has a mix: 3 career, 3 volunteer, 6 combination.
Does Adams County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 17 departments in Adams 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 Adams County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.