County profile
Hamilton County, NE 6 departments
84 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Hamilton County · #42 of 93 in-state.
Hamilton County, NE reports a light HIFLD roster (84 personnel, 6 departments); #42 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #42 of 93 in Nebraska
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Aurora Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hamilton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Volunteer Fire Department Aurora · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Giltner Rural Fire Department Giltner · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Hampton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Hampton · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Hordville Volunteer Fire Department Hordville | other | - |
| Marquette Volunteer Fire and Rescue Marquette · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Phillips Volunteer Fire Department Phillips · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (84 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 84 roster).
Largest book: Aurora Volunteer Fire Department holds 29% of county personnel (24 of 84).
Photo-finish peer: Ouray County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hamilton County? ▼
Hamilton County has 84 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 22% below the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Hamilton County, NE? ▼
Hamilton County, NE has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #42 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hamilton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Hamilton County are volunteer.
Does Hamilton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.