County profile
Arapahoe County, CO 11 departments
914 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Arapahoe County · #3 of 64 in-state.
Arapahoe County, CO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (914 personnel across 11 departments) - #3 of 64 in-state; mix 4/2/3 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 64 in Colorado
- 4.16 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in Aurora Fire Department
- 8 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Arapahoe County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Fire Department Aurora | career | 344 |
| Buckley Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services-Dod Aurora · EMS | career | 54 |
| Byers Volunteer Fire Department Byers | volunteer | 40 |
| Cunningham Fire and Rescue Centennial · EMS | other | - |
| Deer Trail Fire Protection District Deer Trail | volunteer | 18 |
| Englewood Fire Department - Tejon Station Englewood · EMS | other | - |
| Littleton Fire Rescue Littleton · EMS | career | 126 |
| Sable Altura Fire Rescue Aurora · EMS | combination | 48 |
| Sheridan Fire Department Sheridan · EMS | combination | 29 |
| Skyline Fire Protection District Denver · EMS | combination | 23 |
| South Metro Fire Rescue Englewood · EMS | career | 232 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (914 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 2 volunteer, 3 combination (18% volunteer).
4.16 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (38 stations / 914 roster).
Largest book: Aurora Fire Department holds 38% of county personnel (344 of 914).
Photo-finish peer: Hillsborough County, FL (-5 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Arapahoe County? ▼
Arapahoe County has 914 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 83, which is 219% above the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Arapahoe County, CO? ▼
Arapahoe County, CO has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 2 volunteer, 3 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Arapahoe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Arapahoe County has a mix: 4 career, 2 volunteer, 3 combination.
Does Arapahoe County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.