County profile
Lancaster County, NE 15 departments
518 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Lancaster County · #2 of 93 in-state.
Lancaster County, NE carries a heavy HIFLD roster (518 personnel across 15 departments) - #2 of 93 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 93 in Nebraska
- 5.02 stations per 100 personnel
- 56% of roster in Lincoln Fire and Rescue
- 14 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lancaster County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bennet Fire and Rescue Bennet · EMS | other | - |
| Firth Rural Fire District - Firth Station Firth · EMS | other | - |
| Firth Rural Fire District - Panama Station Panama | volunteer | 26 |
| Hallam Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Hallam · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Hickman Volunteer Fire and Rescue Hickman · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Lincoln Fire and Rescue Lincoln · EMS | career | 291 |
| Malcolm Volunteer Fire and Rescue Malcolm · EMS | other | - |
| Nebraska Air National Guard Fire Department- Dod Lincoln · EMS | other | - |
| Raymond Volunteer Fire and Rescue Raymond · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Raymond Volunteer Fire and Rescue Davey · EMS | other | - |
| Southeast Rural Fire District - North Station Lincoln · EMS | other | - |
| Southeast Rural Fire District - South Station Lincoln · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Southwest Rural Fire District Martell · EMS | other | - |
| Southwest Rural Fire District Lincoln · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Waverly Fire and Rescue Waverly · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (518 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (47% volunteer).
5.02 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 518 roster).
Largest book: Lincoln Fire and Rescue holds 56% of county personnel (291 of 518).
Photo-finish peer: Lenawee County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lancaster County? ▼
Lancaster County has 518 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 94% above the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Lancaster County, NE? ▼
Lancaster County, NE has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lancaster County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lancaster County has a mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lancaster County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.