County profile
Dolores County, CO 3 departments
43 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Dolores County · #57 of 64 in-state.
Dolores County, CO reports a light HIFLD roster (43 personnel, 3 departments); #57 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #57 of 64 in Colorado
- 6.98 stations per 100 personnel
- 63% of roster in Dove Creek Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dolores County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dove Creek Volunteer Fire Department Dove Creek | volunteer | 27 |
| Dove Creek Volunteer Volunteer Department Dove Creek | other | - |
| Rico Fire Protection District Rico | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (43 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
6.98 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 43 roster).
Largest book: Dove Creek Volunteer Fire Department holds 63% of county personnel (27 of 43).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dolores County? ▼
Dolores County has 43 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 46% below the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Dolores County, CO? ▼
Dolores County, CO has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #57 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dolores County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Dolores County are volunteer.
Does Dolores County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Dolores County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Dolores County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.