County profile
Cherokee County, KS 8 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 8 HIFLD departments in Cherokee County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Cherokee County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 8; 126 personnel); #55 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #55 of 105 in Kansas
- 6.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Baxter Springs Volunteer Fire Department
- 8 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cherokee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter Springs Volunteer Fire Department Baxter Springs | other | 25 |
| Cherokee Township Volunteer Fire Department Weir | other | 9 |
| Columbus Fire Department Columbus | other | 24 |
| Galena Fire Department Riverton | other | - |
| Galena Fire Department Galena | other | 24 |
| Scammon Volunteer Fire Department Scammon | other | 20 |
| Weir City Volunteer Fire Department Weir | other | 11 |
| West Mineral Fire Department West Mineral | other | 13 |
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).
6.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 126 roster).
Largest book: Baxter Springs Volunteer Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (25 of 126).
Photo-finish peer: Mitchell County, GA (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
Are Cherokee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Cherokee County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Cherokee County, KS? ▼
Cherokee County, KS has 8 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #55 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Cherokee County? ▼
Cherokee County has 126 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 27% below the Kansas average.
Does Cherokee County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Cherokee 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 Cherokee County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.