County profile
Morton County, KS 4 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 4 HIFLD departments in Morton County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Morton County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 4; 95 personnel); #67 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #67 of 105 in Kansas
- 6.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Morton County Elkhart Fire Department
- 4 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Morton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Volunteer Fire Department Elkhart | other | 25 |
| Morton County Elkhart Fire Department Elkhart | other | 45 |
| Morton County Richfield Fire Department Richfield | other | 13 |
| Morton County Rolla Fire Department Rolla | other | 12 |
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).
6.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 95 roster).
Largest book: Morton County Elkhart Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (45 of 95).
Photo-finish peer: Crowley County, CO (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
Are Morton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Morton County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Morton County, KS? ▼
Morton County, KS has 4 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #67 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Morton County? ▼
Morton County has 95 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 9% above the Kansas average.
Does Morton County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Morton County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Morton County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.