County profile
Douglas County, KS 12 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 12 HIFLD departments in Douglas County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Douglas County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 12; 458 personnel); #4 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #4 of 105 in Kansas
- 3.93 stations per 100 personnel
- 60% of roster in Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical
- 3 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Douglas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin City Fire Department Baldwin City | other | 16 |
| City of Eudora Fire Department Eudora | other | 18 |
| Clinton Township Fire Lawrence | other | - |
| Clinton Township Fire Department Lawrence | other | 13 |
| Eudora Township Fire Department Eudora | other | 25 |
| Kanawaka Township Fire Department Lawrence | other | 18 |
| Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical Lawrence · EMS | other | 276 |
| Lecompton Township Fire/Rescue/Emergency Medical Services Lawrence · EMS | other | - |
| Lecompton Township Fire/Rescue/Emergency Medical Services Lecompton · EMS | other | 19 |
| Palmyra Township Fire Department Baldwin | other | 25 |
| Wakarusa Township Fire Department Lawrence | other | 33 |
| Willow Springs Township Fire Department Baldwin City | other | 15 |
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).
3.93 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 458 roster).
Largest book: Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical holds 60% of county personnel (276 of 458).
Photo-finish peer: Hertford County, NC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Douglas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Douglas County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Douglas County, KS? ▼
Douglas County, KS has 12 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Douglas County? ▼
Douglas County has 458 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 73% above the Kansas average.
Does Douglas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Douglas County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Douglas County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.