County profile
Routt County, CO 9 departments
Volunteer share 33% across 9 HIFLD departments in Routt County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Routt County, CO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 33% of 9; 143 personnel); #25 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #25 of 64 in Colorado
- 6.99 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Steamboat Springs Fire Department - Mountain Station
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Routt County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| North Routt Fire Protection District Clark | volunteer | 17 |
| Oak Creek Fire Oak Creek | other | - |
| Oak Creek Fire Protection District Oak Creek | volunteer | 32 |
| Steamboat Springs Fire Department - Central Station Steamboat Springs · EMS | other | - |
| Steamboat Springs Fire Department - Mountain Station Steamboat Springs · EMS | combination | 36 |
| United States Forest Service - Yampa Ranger District Yampa | other | - |
| West Routt Fire Protection District Hayden · EMS | combination | 32 |
| Yampa Fire Protection District Yampa · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Yampa Valley Regional Airport Fire Department Hayden | career | 12 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (33% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 2 combination (33% volunteer).
6.99 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 143 roster).
Largest book: Steamboat Springs Fire Department - Mountain Station holds 25% of county personnel (36 of 143).
Photo-finish peer: Kodiak Island County, AK (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are Routt County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Routt County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 2 combination.
How many fire departments are in Routt County, CO? ▼
Routt County, CO has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, 2 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #25 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Routt County? ▼
Routt County has 143 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 38% below the Colorado average.
Does Routt County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Routt 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 Routt County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.