County profile
Johnson County, KS 9 departments
666 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Johnson County · #1 of 105 in-state.
Johnson County, KS carries a heavy HIFLD roster (666 personnel across 9 departments) - #1 of 105 in-state; mix 0/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 105 in Kansas
- 3.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Lenexa Fire Department
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Johnson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| DE Soto Fire and Rescue Department De Soto · EMS | other | 32 |
| Gardner Public Safety Department Gardner | other | 43 |
| Leawood Fire Department Leawood · EMS | other | 53 |
| Lenexa Fire Department Lenexa · EMS | other | 169 |
| Merriam Fire Department Merriam | other | 31 |
| Olathe Fire Department Olathe | other | - |
| Olathe Fire Department Administration Olathe | other | 119 |
| Overland Park Fire Department Overland Park · EMS | other | 145 |
| Shawnee Fire Department Shawnee | other | 74 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (666 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
3.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 666 roster).
Largest book: Lenexa Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (169 of 666).
Photo-finish peer: Charles County, MD (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Johnson County? ▼
Johnson County has 666 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 74, which is 236% above the Kansas average.
How many fire departments are in Johnson County, KS? ▼
Johnson County, KS has 9 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Johnson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Johnson County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Johnson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Johnson County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Johnson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.