County profile
Ford County, KS 5 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 5 HIFLD departments in Ford County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ford County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 5; 130 personnel); #53 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #53 of 105 in Kansas
- 9.23 stations per 100 personnel
- 62% of roster in Ford County Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ford County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bucklin City Fire Department Bucklin | other | 15 |
| Dodge City Fire Department Dodge City | other | 25 |
| Ford County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Dodge City · EMS | other | 80 |
| Ford County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Spearville · EMS | other | - |
| Spearville Volunteer Fire Department Spearville | 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).
9.23 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 130 roster).
Largest book: Ford County Fire and Emergency Medical Services holds 62% of county personnel (80 of 130).
Photo-finish peer: Kauai County, HI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Ford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Ford County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Ford County, KS? ▼
Ford County, KS has 5 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ford County? ▼
Ford County has 130 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 18% above the Kansas average.
Does Ford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Ford 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 Ford County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.