County profile
Jefferson County, CO 26 departments
1,331 HIFLD personnel across 26 departments in Jefferson County · #2 of 64 in-state.
Jefferson County, CO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,331 personnel across 26 departments) - #2 of 64 in-state; mix 3/9/9 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 64 in Colorado
- 4.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in West Metro Fire Protection District
- 16 of 26 depts provide EMS
- 26 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,331 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 9 volunteer, 9 combination (35% volunteer).
4.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (66 stations / 1,331 roster).
Largest book: West Metro Fire Protection District holds 29% of county personnel (385 of 1,331).
Photo-finish peer: Lycoming County, PA (-4 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 1,331 total fire department personnel across 26 departments. The average per department is 51, which is 96% above the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, CO? ▼
Jefferson County, CO has 26 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 9 volunteer, 9 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jefferson County has a mix: 3 career, 9 volunteer, 9 combination.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 22 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.