County profile
Seward County, KS 3 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 3 HIFLD departments in Seward County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Seward County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 3; 48 personnel); #93 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #93 of 105 in Kansas
- 12.50 stations per 100 personnel
- 52% of roster in Liberal Fire Department
- 3 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Seward County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Fire Department Liberal | other | 25 |
| Seward County Fire Department Liberal | other | 23 |
| Seward County Fire Department Kismet | other | - |
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).
12.50 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 48 roster).
Largest book: Liberal Fire Department holds 52% of county personnel (25 of 48).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
Are Seward County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Seward County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Seward County, KS? ▼
Seward County, KS has 3 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #93 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Seward County? ▼
Seward County has 48 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 27% below the Kansas average.
Does Seward County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Seward 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 Seward County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.