County profile
Butler County, KS 7 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 7 HIFLD departments in Butler County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Butler County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 7; 148 personnel); #9 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #9 of 105 in Kansas
- 5.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Augusta Department of Safety
- 2 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Butler County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Andover Fire and Rescue Andover · EMS | other | 24 |
| Augusta Department of Safety Augusta | other | 50 |
| El Dorado Fire Department El Dorado | other | 27 |
| Potwin-Butler County Fire Department Potwin | other | 10 |
| Towanda Fire and Rescue Towanda · EMS | other | 15 |
| Whitewater River Consolidated Fire District - Elbing Station Elbing | other | - |
| Whitewater River Consolidated Fire District - Whitewater Station Whitewater | other | 22 |
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).
5.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 148 roster).
Largest book: Augusta Department of Safety holds 34% of county personnel (50 of 148).
Photo-finish peer: Lake County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Butler County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Butler County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Butler County, KS? ▼
Butler County, KS has 7 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Butler County? ▼
Butler County has 148 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% below the Kansas average.
Does Butler County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Butler County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Butler County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.