County profile
Glades County, FL 8 departments
9 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Glades County · #66 of 67 in-state.
Glades County, FL reports a light HIFLD roster (9 personnel, 8 departments); #66 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #66 of 67 in Florida
- 11.11 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Buckhead Ridge Community Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated
- 2 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Glades County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhead Ridge Community Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Okeechobee | volunteer | 9 |
| Indian Hills Volunteer Fire Department Moore Haven | other | - |
| Lakeport Volunteer Fire Department Moore Haven | other | - |
| Moore Haven Volunteer Fire Department Moore Haven | other | - |
| Muce Volunteer Fire Department La Belle · EMS | other | - |
| Ortona Volunteer Fire Department Moore Haven | other | - |
| Palmdale Volunteer Fire Department Palmdale | other | - |
| Seminole Tribe of Florida Brighton Indian Reservation Fire Department Okeechobee · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (9 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (13% volunteer).
11.11 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 9 roster).
Largest book: Buckhead Ridge Community Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated holds 100% of county personnel (9 of 9).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Glades County? ▼
Glades County has 9 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 1, which is 96% below the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Glades County, FL? ▼
Glades County, FL has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #66 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Glades County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Glades County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Glades County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Glades 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 Glades County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.