County profile
Columbia County, FL 9 departments
12 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Columbia County · #65 of 67 in-state.
Columbia County, FL reports a light HIFLD roster (12 personnel, 9 departments); #65 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #65 of 67 in Florida
- 8.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Ichetucknee / South Columbia Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Columbia County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia City Volunteer Fire Department Lake City · EMS | other | - |
| Columbia County Fire Department Lake City | other | - |
| Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Department Lake City | other | - |
| Ellisville Volunteer Fire Department Lake City | other | - |
| Ichetucknee / South Columbia Volunteer Fire Department Fort White | volunteer | 12 |
| Lake City Fire Department Lake City | other | - |
| Lulu Volunteer Fire Department Lake City | other | - |
| Suwannee Valley Volunteer Fire Department Lake City | other | - |
| West Columbia Volunteer Fire Department Lake City | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (12 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (11% volunteer).
8.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 12 roster).
Largest book: Ichetucknee / South Columbia Volunteer Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (12 of 12).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Columbia County? ▼
Columbia County has 12 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 1, which is 96% below the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Columbia County, FL? ▼
Columbia County, FL has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #65 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Columbia County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Columbia County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Columbia County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Columbia 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 Columbia County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.