County profile
Jefferson County, NE 7 departments
57 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Jefferson County · #56 of 93 in-state.
Jefferson County, NE reports a light HIFLD roster (57 personnel, 7 departments); #56 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #56 of 93 in Nebraska
- 3.51 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Plymouth Volunteer Fire and Rescue
- 7 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Daykin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Daykin · EMS | other | - |
| Diller Rural Fire and Rescue Diller · EMS | other | - |
| Fairbury City Fire Department Fairbury · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Fairbury Rural Fire Department Gladstone · EMS | other | - |
| Jansen Rural Fire Department Fairbury · EMS | other | - |
| Plymouth Volunteer Fire and Rescue Plymouth · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Steele City Rural Volunteer Fire and Rescue Steele City · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (57 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (29% volunteer).
3.51 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 57 roster).
Largest book: Plymouth Volunteer Fire and Rescue holds 51% of county personnel (29 of 57).
Photo-finish peer: Bent County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 57 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 Jefferson County, NE? ▼
Jefferson County, NE has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #56 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jefferson County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.