County profile
Lincoln County, CO 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Lincoln County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lincoln County, CO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 98 personnel), #40 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #40 of 64 in Colorado
- 3.06 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Limon Fire Protection District
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lincoln County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Genoa Rural Fire Department Genoa · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Hugo Volunteer Fire Department Hugo · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Karval Fire Protection District Karval | volunteer | 16 |
| Limon Fire Protection District Limon | volunteer | 35 |
| Northeast Lincoln Fire Protection District Arriba · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
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).
3.06 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 98 roster).
Largest book: Limon Fire Protection District holds 36% of county personnel (35 of 98).
Photo-finish peer: Bryan County, GA (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are Lincoln County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Lincoln County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lincoln County, CO? ▼
Lincoln County, CO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #40 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lincoln County? ▼
Lincoln County has 98 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 23% below the Colorado average.
Does Lincoln County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.