County profile
Lyon County, KS 4 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 4 HIFLD departments in Lyon County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lyon County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 4; 166 personnel); #24 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #24 of 105 in Kansas
- 3.61 stations per 100 personnel
- 70% of roster in Emporia Fire Department
- 1 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lyon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Americus Fire Department Americus | other | 9 |
| Emporia Fire Department Emporia · EMS | other | 116 |
| Miller Fire Department Reading | other | 11 |
| Olpe Fire Department Olpe | other | 30 |
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).
3.61 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 166 roster).
Largest book: Emporia Fire Department holds 70% of county personnel (116 of 166).
Photo-finish peer: Montgomery County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Lyon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lyon County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Lyon County, KS? ▼
Lyon County, KS has 4 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lyon County? ▼
Lyon County has 166 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 91% above the Kansas average.
Does Lyon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Lyon 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 Lyon County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.