County profile
Kiowa County, CO 5 departments
36 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Kiowa County · #58 of 64 in-state.
Kiowa County, CO reports a light HIFLD roster (36 personnel, 5 departments); #58 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #58 of 64 in Colorado
- 5.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Haswell Fire Department
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kiowa County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Eads Fire Department Eads · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Haswell Fire Department Haswell | volunteer | 12 |
| Kiowa County Fire Department Eads · EMS | volunteer | 2 |
| Sheridan Lake Fire Department Sheridan Lake · EMS | combination | 4 |
| Towner Volunteer Fire Department Towner | volunteer | 8 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (36 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 1 combination (80% volunteer).
5.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 36 roster).
Largest book: Haswell Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (12 of 36).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kiowa County? ▼
Kiowa County has 36 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 73% below the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Kiowa County, CO? ▼
Kiowa County, CO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, 1 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #58 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kiowa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Kiowa County are volunteer.
Does Kiowa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Kiowa 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 Kiowa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.