County profile
La Plata County, CO 6 departments
Volunteer share 33% across 6 HIFLD departments in La Plata County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
La Plata County, CO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 33% of 6; 261 personnel); #15 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #15 of 64 in Colorado
- 10.34 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Durango Fire and Rescue Authority
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in La Plata County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Ute Forestry Department Ignacio | other | - |
| Durango Fire and Rescue Authority Durango · EMS | combination | 118 |
| Durango LA Plata County Airport Fire Department Durango · EMS | career | 6 |
| Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District Hesperus · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Los Pinos Fire Protection District Ignacio · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Upper Pine River Fire Protection District Bayfield · EMS | combination | 70 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (33% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 2 combination (33% volunteer).
10.34 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (27 stations / 261 roster).
Largest book: Durango Fire and Rescue Authority holds 45% of county personnel (118 of 261).
Photo-finish peer: Benton County, IA (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are La Plata County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
La Plata County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 2 combination.
How many fire departments are in La Plata County, CO? ▼
La Plata County, CO has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, 2 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve La Plata County? ▼
La Plata County has 261 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 44, which is 69% above the Colorado average.
Does La Plata County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in La Plata 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 La Plata County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.