County profile
El Paso County, CO 34 departments
1,453 HIFLD personnel across 34 departments in El Paso County · #1 of 64 in-state.
El Paso County, CO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,453 personnel across 34 departments) - #1 of 64 in-state; mix 8/11/9 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 64 in Colorado
- 3.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Colorado Springs Fire Department Complex
- 23 of 34 depts provide EMS
- 34 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in El Paso County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,453 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 8 career, 11 volunteer, 9 combination (32% volunteer).
3.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (57 stations / 1,453 roster).
Largest book: Colorado Springs Fire Department Complex holds 34% of county personnel (490 of 1,453).
Photo-finish peer: Pima County, AZ (+3 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve El Paso County? ▼
El Paso County has 1,453 total fire department personnel across 34 departments. The average per department is 43, which is 65% above the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in El Paso County, CO? ▼
El Paso County, CO has 34 fire departments with available federal data. 8 career, 11 volunteer, 9 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are El Paso County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
El Paso County has a mix: 8 career, 11 volunteer, 9 combination.
Does El Paso County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 30 departments in El Paso 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 El Paso County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.