County profile
Montgomery County, KS 8 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 8 HIFLD departments in Montgomery County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Montgomery County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 8; 297 personnel); #6 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #6 of 105 in Kansas
- 4.38 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in Montgomery County Rural Fire District
- 1 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montgomery County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Caney Volunteer Fire Department Caney | other | 25 |
| Cherryvale Fire Department Cherryvale · EMS | other | 45 |
| Coffeyville Fire Department Coffeyville | other | 19 |
| Elk City Volunteer Fire Department Elk City | other | 22 |
| Independence Fire Department Independence | other | 16 |
| Louisburg Township Rural Fire Department Elk City | other | 22 |
| Montgomery County Rural Fire District Liberty | other | - |
| Montgomery County Rural Fire District Independence | other | 148 |
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).
4.38 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 297 roster).
Largest book: Montgomery County Rural Fire District holds 50% of county personnel (148 of 297).
Photo-finish peer: Calhoun County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Montgomery County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Montgomery County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Montgomery County, KS? ▼
Montgomery County, KS has 8 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Montgomery County? ▼
Montgomery County has 297 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 68% above the Kansas average.
Does Montgomery County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.