County profile
Thomas County, KS 4 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 4 HIFLD departments in Thomas County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Thomas County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 4; 45 personnel); #90 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #90 of 105 in Kansas
- 8.89 stations per 100 personnel
- 64% of roster in Colby Fire Department
- 4 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Thomas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster Fire Department Brewster | other | 7 |
| Colby Fire Department Colby | other | 29 |
| Gem Fire Department Gem | other | 9 |
| Menlo Fire Department Menlo | 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).
8.89 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 45 roster).
Largest book: Colby Fire Department holds 64% of county personnel (29 of 45).
Photo-finish peer: Lanier County, GA (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
Are Thomas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Thomas County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Thomas County, KS? ▼
Thomas County, KS has 4 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #90 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Thomas County? ▼
Thomas County has 45 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 50% below the Kansas average.
Does Thomas County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Thomas 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 Thomas County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.