County profile
Wilson County, KS 6 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 6 HIFLD departments in Wilson County (Kansas) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Wilson County, KS leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 6; 166 personnel); #35 of 105 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 105 in Kansas
- 10.84 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Wilson County Rural Fire District
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 773 Kansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wilson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona Fire Department Altoona | other | 24 |
| Buffalo Fire Department Buffalo | other | 23 |
| Fredonia Fire Department Fredonia | other | 16 |
| Neodesha Fire Department Neodesha · EMS | other | 33 |
| Wilson County Rural Fire District Benedict | other | - |
| Wilson County Rural Fire District Altoona | other | 70 |
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).
10.84 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 166 roster).
Largest book: Wilson County Rural Fire District holds 42% of county personnel (70 of 166).
Photo-finish peer: Shelby County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Wilson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Wilson County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Wilson County, KS? ▼
Wilson County, KS has 6 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 105 among Kansas counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Wilson County? ▼
Wilson County has 166 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 27% above the Kansas average.
Does Wilson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Wilson County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Wilson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.