County profile
Osborne County, KS 5 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 5 HIFLD departments in Osborne County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Osborne County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 5; 76 personnel); #76 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #76 of 105 in Kansas
- 6.58 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Downs Fire Department
- 5 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Osborne County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Downs Fire Department Downs | other | 20 |
| Osborne County Rural Fire Department Alton | other | 18 |
| Osborne Fire Department Osborne | other | 20 |
| Osborne Rural Fire Department Portis | other | - |
| Osborne Rural Fire Department Osborne | other | 18 |
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).
6.58 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 76 roster).
Largest book: Downs Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (20 of 76).
Photo-finish peer: Macon County, AL (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
Are Osborne County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Osborne County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Osborne County, KS? ▼
Osborne County, KS has 5 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #76 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Osborne County? ▼
Osborne County has 76 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 32% below the Kansas average.
Does Osborne County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Osborne 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 Osborne County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.