County profile
Eagle County, CO 8 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 8 HIFLD departments in Eagle County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Eagle County, CO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 8; 230 personnel); #12 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #12 of 64 in Colorado
- 6.52 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Eagle River Fire Protection District - Avon Fire
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Eagle County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bond-McCoy Volunteer Fire Department Mccoy | volunteer | 16 |
| Eagle County Airport Fire Department Gypsum | volunteer | 17 |
| Eagle River Fire Protection District - Avon Fire Avon | combination | 83 |
| Eagle River Fire Protection District - Cordillera-Summit Edwards | other | - |
| Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Eagle · EMS | combination | 32 |
| Gypsum Fire Protection District Gypsum · EMS | combination | 51 |
| Red Cliff Volunteer Fire Department Red Cliff | other | - |
| Vail Fire and Emergency Services Vail · EMS | combination | 31 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 4 combination (25% volunteer).
6.52 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 230 roster).
Largest book: Eagle River Fire Protection District - Avon Fire holds 36% of county personnel (83 of 230).
Photo-finish peer: Calhoun County, AL (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are Eagle County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Eagle County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 4 combination.
How many fire departments are in Eagle County, CO? ▼
Eagle County, CO has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, 4 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Eagle County? ▼
Eagle County has 230 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 12% above the Colorado average.
Does Eagle County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Eagle County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Eagle County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.