County profile
Huerfano County, CO 5 departments
Volunteer share 20% across 5 HIFLD departments in Huerfano County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Huerfano County, CO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 20% of 5; 69 personnel); #43 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #43 of 64 in Colorado
- 5.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 68% of roster in Upper Huerfano Fire Protection District
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Huerfano County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State Forest Service - LA Veta District La Veta | career | - |
| Huerfano County Fire Protection District Walsenburg · EMS | other | - |
| LA Veta Fire Protection District Laveta · EMS | combination | 22 |
| LA Veta Fire Protection District La Veta · EMS | other | - |
| Upper Huerfano Fire Protection District Gardner · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (20% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 1 combination (20% volunteer).
5.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 69 roster).
Largest book: Upper Huerfano Fire Protection District holds 68% of county personnel (47 of 69).
Photo-finish peer: Jeff Davis County, GA (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are Huerfano County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Huerfano County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 1 combination.
How many fire departments are in Huerfano County, CO? ▼
Huerfano County, CO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, 1 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #43 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Huerfano County? ▼
Huerfano County has 69 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 46% below the Colorado average.
Does Huerfano County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Huerfano 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 Huerfano County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.