County profile
Sumner County, KS 8 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 8 HIFLD departments in Sumner County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Sumner County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 8; 198 personnel); #10 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #10 of 105 in Kansas
- 4.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Mulvane Emergency Services
- 2 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sumner County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Argonia Fire Department Argonia | other | 15 |
| Caldwell Fire Department Caldwell | other | 20 |
| Conway Springs Fire Department Conway Springs | other | 24 |
| Dixon Township Fire District Argonia | other | 15 |
| Mulvane Emergency Services Mulvane · EMS | other | 69 |
| South Haven Volunteer Fire Department South Haven | other | 10 |
| Valverde Township Fire Department Geuda Springs | other | - |
| Wellington Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Wellington · EMS | other | 45 |
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).
4.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 198 roster).
Largest book: Mulvane Emergency Services holds 35% of county personnel (69 of 198).
Photo-finish peer: Cass County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Sumner County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Sumner County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Sumner County, KS? ▼
Sumner County, KS has 8 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Sumner County? ▼
Sumner County has 198 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 14% above the Kansas average.
Does Sumner County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Sumner 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 Sumner County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.