County profile
Furnas County, NE 7 departments
56 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Furnas County · #58 of 93 in-state.
Furnas County, NE reports a light HIFLD roster (56 personnel, 7 departments); #58 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #58 of 93 in Nebraska
- 3.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 52% of roster in Arapahoe Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Furnas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Volunteer Fire Department Arapahoe · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Beaver City Volunteer Fire Department Beaver City · EMS | other | - |
| Cambridge Volunteer Fire Department Cambridge · EMS | other | - |
| Edison Volunteer Fire Department Edison | other | - |
| Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department Holbrook · EMS | other | - |
| Oxford Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Oxford · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Wilsonville-Hendley Rural Fire Department Wilsonville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (56 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (29% volunteer).
3.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 56 roster).
Largest book: Arapahoe Volunteer Fire Department holds 52% of county personnel (29 of 56).
Photo-finish peer: Woodruff County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Furnas County? ▼
Furnas County has 56 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 56% below the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Furnas County, NE? ▼
Furnas County, NE has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #58 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Furnas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Furnas County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Furnas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Furnas 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 Furnas County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.