County profile
Mesa County, CO 13 departments
322 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Mesa County · #11 of 64 in-state.
Mesa County, CO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (322 personnel across 13 departments) - #11 of 64 in-state; mix 1/6/4 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 64 in Colorado
- 4.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Grand Junction Fire Department
- 10 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mesa County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Central Orchard Mesa Volunteer Fire Department Grand Junction | volunteer | 15 |
| Clifton Fire Protection District Clifton · EMS | combination | 32 |
| DE Beque Volunteer Fire Department De Beque · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| East Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District Palisade | volunteer | 18 |
| Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department Gateway · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department Glade Park | volunteer | 22 |
| Grand Junction Fire Department Grand Junction · EMS | career | 84 |
| Lands End Fire Protection District Whitewater · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Lower Valley Fire Protection Loma · EMS | other | - |
| Lower Valley Fire Protection District Fruita · EMS | combination | 30 |
| Palisade Fire Department Palisade · EMS | combination | 34 |
| Plateau Valley Fire Protection District Collbran · EMS | other | - |
| Plateau Valley Fire Protection District Mesa · EMS | combination | 31 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (322 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 4 combination (46% volunteer).
4.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 322 roster).
Largest book: Grand Junction Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (84 of 322).
Photo-finish peer: Garrett County, MD (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mesa County? ▼
Mesa County has 322 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 4% below the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Mesa County, CO? ▼
Mesa County, CO has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, 4 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mesa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Mesa County has a mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 4 combination.
Does Mesa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Mesa 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 Mesa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.