County profile
Merrick County, NE 5 departments
85 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Merrick County · #37 of 93 in-state.
Merrick County, NE reports a light HIFLD roster (85 personnel, 5 departments); #37 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #37 of 93 in Nebraska
- 3.53 stations per 100 personnel
- 41% of roster in Central City Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Merrick County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Central City Volunteer Fire Department Central City | volunteer | 35 |
| Chapman Fire and Rescue Chapman | volunteer | 25 |
| Clarks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Clarks · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Palmer Rural Fire District Palmer · EMS | other | - |
| Silver Creek Volunteer Fire Department Silver Creek · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (85 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
3.53 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 85 roster).
Largest book: Central City Volunteer Fire Department holds 41% of county personnel (35 of 85).
Photo-finish peer: Chicot County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Merrick County? ▼
Merrick County has 85 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 6% below the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Merrick County, NE? ▼
Merrick County, NE has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #37 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Merrick County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Merrick County are volunteer.
Does Merrick County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Merrick 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 Merrick County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.