County profile
Boulder County, CO 27 departments
844 HIFLD personnel across 27 departments in Boulder County · #5 of 64 in-state.
Boulder County, CO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (844 personnel across 27 departments) - #5 of 64 in-state; mix 2/11/7 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 64 in Colorado
- 6.52 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Mountain View Fire District
- 21 of 27 depts provide EMS
- 27 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Boulder County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (844 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 7 combination (41% volunteer).
6.52 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (55 stations / 844 roster).
Largest book: Mountain View Fire District holds 16% of county personnel (138 of 844).
Photo-finish peer: Hamilton County, TN (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Boulder County? ▼
Boulder County has 844 total fire department personnel across 27 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 19% above the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Boulder County, CO? ▼
Boulder County, CO has 27 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 11 volunteer, 7 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Boulder County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Boulder County has a mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 7 combination.
Does Boulder County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 27 departments in Boulder 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 Boulder County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.