County profile
Buffalo County, NE 8 departments
253 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Buffalo County · #5 of 93 in-state.
Buffalo County, NE carries a heavy HIFLD roster (253 personnel across 8 departments) - #5 of 93 in-state; mix 0/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 93 in Nebraska
- 2.37 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Kearney Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Buffalo County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Volunteer Fire Department Amherst · EMS | other | - |
| Elm Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Elm Creek · EMS | other | - |
| Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department Gibbon · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Kearney Volunteer Fire Department Kearney | volunteer | 114 |
| Miller Rural Fire Protection District Miller · EMS | other | - |
| Pleasanton Rural Fire Department Pleasanton · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Ravenna Volunteer Fire Department Ravenna | other | - |
| Shelton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Shelton · EMS | volunteer | 70 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (253 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
2.37 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 253 roster).
Largest book: Kearney Volunteer Fire Department holds 45% of county personnel (114 of 253).
Photo-finish peer: Grant County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Buffalo County? ▼
Buffalo County has 253 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 78% above the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Buffalo County, NE? ▼
Buffalo County, NE has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Buffalo County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Buffalo County has a mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Buffalo County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Buffalo County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Buffalo County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.