County profile
Pueblo County, CO 15 departments
354 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Pueblo County · #10 of 64 in-state.
Pueblo County, CO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (354 personnel across 15 departments) - #10 of 64 in-state; mix 5/4/2 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 64 in Colorado
- 6.78 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Pueblo Fire Department
- 11 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pueblo County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beulah Volunteer Fire Department Beulah | volunteer | 25 |
| Boone Volunteer Fire Department Boone · EMS | volunteer | 9 |
| Lake Pueblo State Park Pueblo · EMS | other | - |
| Pueblo Chemical Depot Fire Department-Dod Pueblo | career | 15 |
| Pueblo Emergency Response Teams Pueblo · EMS | other | - |
| Pueblo Fire Department Pueblo · EMS | career | 140 |
| Pueblo Rural Fire Protection District Avondale · EMS | other | - |
| Pueblo Rural Fire Protection District Pueblo · EMS | career | 29 |
| Pueblo West Fire Department Pueblo West · EMS | combination | 57 |
| Red Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue Pueblo · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Rocky Mountain Steel Mills Plant Protection Department Pueblo · EMS | career | 10 |
| Rye Fire Protection District Colorado City · EMS | career | 22 |
| Rye Fire Protection District Rye · EMS | other | - |
| Transportation Technology Center Incorporated Emergency Services Pueblo | combination | 17 |
| West Park Fire Protection District Pueblo | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (354 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 4 volunteer, 2 combination (27% volunteer).
6.78 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 354 roster).
Largest book: Pueblo Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (140 of 354).
Photo-finish peer: Chesterfield County, SC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pueblo County? ▼
Pueblo County has 354 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 8% below the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Pueblo County, CO? ▼
Pueblo County, CO has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 4 volunteer, 2 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pueblo County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pueblo County has a mix: 5 career, 4 volunteer, 2 combination.
Does Pueblo County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Pueblo 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 Pueblo County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.