County profile
Russell County, KS 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Russell County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Russell County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 39 personnel); #33 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #33 of 105 in Kansas
- 5.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 56% of roster in Russell Fire Department
- 2 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Russell County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Fire Department Russell | other | 22 |
| Russell- Grant Township Fire Department Russell | other | 17 |
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).
5.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 39 roster).
Largest book: Russell Fire Department holds 56% of county personnel (22 of 39).
Photo-finish peer: Columbia County, AR (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
Are Russell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Russell County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Russell County, KS? ▼
Russell County, KS has 2 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Russell County? ▼
Russell County has 39 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 9% below the Kansas average.
Does Russell County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Russell 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 Russell County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.