County profile
Teller County, CO 9 departments
Volunteer share 22% across 9 HIFLD departments in Teller County (Colorado) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Teller County, CO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 22% of 9; 162 personnel); #22 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #22 of 64 in Colorado
- 5.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District
- 6 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Teller County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cripple Creek Emergency Services Cripple Creek · EMS | career | 17 |
| Divide Volunteer Fire Protection District Divide | volunteer | 42 |
| Florissant Fire and Rescue Florissant · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Four Mile Emergency Services Incorporated Florissant · EMS | other | - |
| Four Mile Fire Protection District Cripple Creek · EMS | other | - |
| Four Mile Fire Protection District Florissant · EMS | combination | 19 |
| Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire Department Lake George · EMS | other | - |
| Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District Woodland Park | combination | 49 |
| Victor Volunteer Fire Department Victor | combination | 15 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (22% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 3 combination (22% volunteer).
5.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 162 roster).
Largest book: Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District holds 30% of county personnel (49 of 162).
Photo-finish peer: Butler County, AL (+0 personnel).
Colorado volunteer context
- State departments
- 575
- Annual fires
- 29,000
- Volunteer %
- 41%
FAQ
Are Teller County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Teller County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 3 combination.
How many fire departments are in Teller County, CO? ▼
Teller County, CO has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, 3 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Teller County? ▼
Teller County has 162 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 31% below the Colorado average.
Does Teller County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Teller 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 Teller County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.