County profile
Larimer County, CO 21 departments
715 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Larimer County · #8 of 64 in-state.
Larimer County, CO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (715 personnel across 21 departments) - #8 of 64 in-state; mix 2/11/3 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 64 in Colorado
- 6.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Poudre Fire Authority
- 18 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Larimer County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (715 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 3 combination (52% volunteer).
6.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (44 stations / 715 roster).
Largest book: Poudre Fire Authority holds 27% of county personnel (190 of 715).
Photo-finish peer: Marin County, CA (+4 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Larimer County? ▼
Larimer County has 715 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 31% above the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Larimer County, CO? ▼
Larimer County, CO has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 11 volunteer, 3 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Larimer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 21 departments (52%) in Larimer County are volunteer.
Does Larimer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Larimer 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 Larimer County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.