County profile
Douglas County, CO 8 departments
414 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Douglas County · #9 of 64 in-state.
Douglas County, CO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (414 personnel across 8 departments) - #9 of 64 in-state; mix 1/2/4 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 64 in Colorado
- 6.28 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Parker Fire Protection District
- 5 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Douglas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Castle Rock | other | - |
| Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department Castle Rock · EMS | combination | 77 |
| Franktown Fire Protection District Franktown | combination | 68 |
| Jackson 105 Fire Protection District Sedalia · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Larkspur Fire Protection District Larkspur · EMS | combination | 41 |
| Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire Department Sedalia · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Parker Fire Protection District Parker · EMS | career | 126 |
| West Douglas County Fire Protection District Sedalia | combination | 54 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (414 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 4 combination (25% volunteer).
6.28 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 414 roster).
Largest book: Parker Fire Protection District holds 30% of county personnel (126 of 414).
Photo-finish peer: Elko County, NV (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Douglas County? ▼
Douglas County has 414 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 52, which is 100% above the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Douglas County, CO? ▼
Douglas County, CO has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, 4 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Douglas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Douglas County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 4 combination.
Does Douglas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Douglas 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 Douglas County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.