County profile
Montrose County, CO 8 departments
Volunteer share 38% across 8 HIFLD departments in Montrose County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Montrose County, CO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 38% of 8; 150 personnel); #24 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #24 of 64 in Colorado
- 5.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Montrose Fire Protection District
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montrose County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management - Montrose Fire Center Montrose | other | - |
| Horsefly Fire Protection Association Montrose | volunteer | 30 |
| Montrose Fire Protection District Montrose · EMS | combination | 43 |
| Montrose Regional Airport Fire Department Montrose · EMS | career | 5 |
| Naturita Volunteer Fire Department Naturita | other | - |
| Nucla Naturita Volunteer Fire Department Nucla | combination | 32 |
| Olathe Fire Protection District Olathe · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Paradox Valley Fire Department Paradox | volunteer | 17 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (38% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 2 combination (38% volunteer).
5.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 150 roster).
Largest book: Montrose Fire Protection District holds 29% of county personnel (43 of 150).
Photo-finish peer: Henry County, AL (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are Montrose County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Montrose County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 2 combination.
How many fire departments are in Montrose County, CO? ▼
Montrose County, CO has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, 2 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Montrose County? ▼
Montrose County has 150 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 27% below the Colorado average.
Does Montrose County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Montrose 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 Montrose County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.