County profile
Montezuma County, CO 11 departments
Volunteer share 36% across 11 HIFLD departments in Montezuma County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Montezuma County, CO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 36% of 11; 180 personnel); #21 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #21 of 64 in Colorado
- 8.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in Cortez Fire Protection District
- 9 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montezuma County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cortez Fire Protection District Cortez | combination | 44 |
| Dolores Fire Protection District Mancos · EMS | other | - |
| Dolores Fire Protection District Dolores · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Lewis-Arriola Fire Protection District Lewis · EMS | other | - |
| Lewis-Arriola Fire Protection District Dolores · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Mancos Fire Department / Mancos Ambulance Association Mancos · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Mancos Fire Protection District Mancos | other | - |
| Mesa Verde National Park Fire Department Mesa Verde National Park · EMS | career | 15 |
| Pleasant View Fire Department Pleasant View · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Pleasant View Fire Department Yellow Jacket · EMS | other | - |
| Ute Mountain Fire and Emergency Medical Services Towaoc · EMS | combination | 12 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (36% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 2 combination (36% volunteer).
8.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 180 roster).
Largest book: Cortez Fire Protection District holds 24% of county personnel (44 of 180).
Photo-finish peer: Columbia County, AR (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are Montezuma County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Montezuma County has a mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 2 combination.
How many fire departments are in Montezuma County, CO? ▼
Montezuma County, CO has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, 2 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Montezuma County? ▼
Montezuma County has 180 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 38% below the Colorado average.
Does Montezuma County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Montezuma 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 Montezuma County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.