County profile
Douglas County, NE 9 departments
883 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Douglas County · #1 of 93 in-state.
Douglas County, NE carries a heavy HIFLD roster (883 personnel across 9 departments) - #1 of 93 in-state; mix 2/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 93 in Nebraska
- 3.51 stations per 100 personnel
- 74% of roster in Omaha Fire and Rescue
- 9 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Douglas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Bennington · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Boys Town Fire and Rescue Boys Town · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Elkhorn Suburban Fire Department Elkhorn · EMS | career | 36 |
| Irvington Volunteer Fire Department Omaha · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Omaha Airport Authority - Eppley Fire and Rescue Omaha · EMS | other | - |
| Omaha Fire and Rescue Omaha · EMS | career | 655 |
| Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department Omaha · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Ralston Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Incorporated Ralston · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department Waterloo · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (883 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.51 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (31 stations / 883 roster).
Largest book: Omaha Fire and Rescue holds 74% of county personnel (655 of 883).
Photo-finish peer: Trumbull County, OH (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Douglas County? ▼
Douglas County has 883 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 98, which is 444% above the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Douglas County, NE? ▼
Douglas County, NE has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Douglas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 9 departments (67%) in Douglas County are volunteer.
Does Douglas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Douglas 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 Douglas County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.