County profile
Atchison County, KS 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Atchison County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Atchison County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 30 personnel); #52 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #52 of 105 in Kansas
- 6.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 67% of roster in City of Atchison Fire Department
- 2 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Atchison County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Atchison Fire Department Atchison | other | 20 |
| Effingham City Fire Department Effingham | other | 10 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
6.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 30 roster).
Largest book: City of Atchison Fire Department holds 67% of county personnel (20 of 30).
Photo-finish peer: Kauai County, HI (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
Are Atchison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Atchison County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Atchison County, KS? ▼
Atchison County, KS has 2 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Atchison County? ▼
Atchison County has 30 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 32% below the Kansas average.
Does Atchison County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Atchison County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Atchison County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.