County profile
Weld County, CO 30 departments
762 HIFLD personnel across 30 departments in Weld County · #7 of 64 in-state.
Weld County, CO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (762 personnel across 30 departments) - #7 of 64 in-state; mix 2/11/8 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 64 in Colorado
- 4.72 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority
- 16 of 30 depts provide EMS
- 30 of 575 Colorado departments statewide
Fire Departments in Weld County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (762 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 8 combination (37% volunteer).
4.72 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 762 roster).
Largest book: Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority holds 14% of county personnel (104 of 762).
Photo-finish peer: Hawaii County, HI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Weld County? ▼
Weld County has 762 total fire department personnel across 30 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 4% below the Colorado average.
How many fire departments are in Weld County, CO? ▼
Weld County, CO has 30 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 11 volunteer, 8 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 64 among Colorado counties with at least one listed department.
Are Weld County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Weld County has a mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 8 combination.
Does Weld County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Weld 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 Weld County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.