County profile
Cheyenne County, NE 5 departments
Volunteer share 20% across 5 HIFLD departments in Cheyenne County (Nebraska) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Cheyenne County, NE leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 20% of 5; 50 personnel); #65 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #65 of 93 in Nebraska
- 2.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cheyenne County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton Volunteer Fire Department Dalton · EMS | other | - |
| Gurley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Gurley · EMS | other | - |
| Lodgepole Volunteer Fire Department Lodgepole · EMS | other | - |
| Potter Volunteer Fire and Rescue Potter · EMS | other | - |
| Sidney Volunteer Fire Department Sidney · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (20% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
2.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 50 roster).
Largest book: Sidney Volunteer Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (50 of 50).
Photo-finish peer: Cheyenne County, CO (+0 personnel).
Nebraska volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 13,600
- Volunteer %
- 50%
FAQ
Are Cheyenne County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Cheyenne County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Cheyenne County, NE? ▼
Cheyenne County, NE has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #65 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Cheyenne County? ▼
Cheyenne County has 50 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 44% below the Nebraska average.
Does Cheyenne County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.