County profile
Ouray County, CO 5 departments
84 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Ouray County · #46 of 64 in-state.
Ouray County, CO reports a light HIFLD roster (84 personnel, 5 departments); #46 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #46 of 64 in Colorado
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Log Hill Mesa Fire Protection District
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ouray County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Horsefly Fire Protection District Montrose | other | - |
| Log Hill Mesa Fire Protection District Ridgway | other | - |
| Log Hill Mesa Fire Protection District Montrose | volunteer | 34 |
| Ouray Volunteer Fire Department Ouray | volunteer | 26 |
| Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department Ridgway · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (84 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 84 roster).
Largest book: Log Hill Mesa Fire Protection District holds 40% of county personnel (34 of 84).
Photo-finish peer: Gulf County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ouray County? ▼
Ouray County has 84 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 35% below the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Ouray County, CO? ▼
Ouray County, CO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #46 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ouray County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Ouray County are volunteer.
Does Ouray County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Ouray 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 Ouray County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.