County profile
Kit Carson County, CO 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Kit Carson County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Kit Carson County, CO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 123 personnel), #29 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #29 of 64 in Colorado
- 4.07 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Burlington Fire Protection District
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kit Carson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Fire Protection District Burlington · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Flagler Rural Fire Protection District Flagler · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Seibert Fire Protection District Seibert · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Stratton Fire Department Stratton · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Vona Fire Protection District Vona · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.07 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 123 roster).
Largest book: Burlington Fire Protection District holds 28% of county personnel (35 of 123).
Photo-finish peer: Adams County, ID (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are Kit Carson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Kit Carson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Kit Carson County, CO? ▼
Kit Carson County, CO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #29 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Kit Carson County? ▼
Kit Carson County has 123 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 4% below the Colorado average.
Does Kit Carson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.