County profile
Pitkin County, CO 4 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 4 HIFLD departments in Pitkin County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Pitkin County, CO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 4; 84 personnel); #47 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #47 of 64 in Colorado
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 61% of roster in Aspen Fire Protection District
- 3 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pitkin County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Fire Protection District Aspen · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Basalt and Rural Fire Protection District Meredith | other | - |
| Pitkin County Airport Fire and Rescue Aspen · EMS | career | - |
| Snowmass Wildcat Fire Protection District Snowmass Village · EMS | career | 33 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 84 roster).
Largest book: Aspen Fire Protection District holds 61% of county personnel (51 of 84).
Photo-finish peer: Gulf County, FL (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are Pitkin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pitkin County has a mix: 2 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Pitkin County, CO? ▼
Pitkin County, CO has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #47 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Pitkin County? ▼
Pitkin County has 84 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 19% below the Colorado average.
Does Pitkin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Pitkin 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 Pitkin County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.