County profile
Washington County, CO 4 departments
66 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Washington County · #51 of 64 in-state.
Washington County, CO reports a light HIFLD roster (66 personnel, 4 departments); #51 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #51 of 64 in Colorado
- 4.55 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in Akron Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Volunteer Fire Department Akron | volunteer | 25 |
| Cope Fire Hall Cope | volunteer | 23 |
| Otis Volunteer Fire Department Otis · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Southwest Washington County Fire Protection District - Swanda Station Anton | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (66 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.55 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 66 roster).
Largest book: Akron Volunteer Fire Department holds 38% of county personnel (25 of 66).
Photo-finish peer: Bradley County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 66 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 35% below the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, CO? ▼
Washington County, CO has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #51 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 4 departments (75%) in Washington County are volunteer.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.