County profile
Prowers County, CO 7 departments
Volunteer share 43% across 7 HIFLD departments in Prowers County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Prowers County, CO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 43% of 7; 110 personnel); #32 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #32 of 64 in Colorado
- 5.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Lamar Fire and Ambulance Service
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Prowers County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Volunteer Fire Department Bristol | volunteer | 10 |
| Granada Volunteer Fire Department Granada · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Holly Volunteer Fire and Ambulance District Holly · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Lamar Fire and Ambulance Service Lamar · EMS | combination | 37 |
| Lamar Fire Department Lamar | other | - |
| Prowers County Rural Fire Department Lamar · EMS | combination | 31 |
| Wiley Rural Fire Protection District Wiley | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (43% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 2 combination (43% volunteer).
5.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 110 roster).
Largest book: Lamar Fire and Ambulance Service holds 34% of county personnel (37 of 110).
Photo-finish peer: Newton County, AR (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are Prowers County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Prowers County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 2 combination.
How many fire departments are in Prowers County, CO? ▼
Prowers County, CO has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, 2 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Prowers County? ▼
Prowers County has 110 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 38% below the Colorado average.
Does Prowers County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Prowers 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 Prowers County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.