County profile
Nemaha County, NE 7 departments
85 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Nemaha County · #38 of 93 in-state.
Nemaha County, NE reports a light HIFLD roster (85 personnel, 7 departments); #38 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #38 of 93 in Nebraska
- 4.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Auburn Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nemaha County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Volunteer Fire Department Auburn · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Brock Rural Fire Department Brock | other | - |
| Brownville Volunteer Fire Department Brownville | other | - |
| Johnson Volunteer Fire Department Johnson | volunteer | 25 |
| Julian Volunteer Fire Department Julian | other | - |
| Nemaha Rural Fire Department / Nemaha Volunteer Fire Department Nemaha · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Peru Volunteer Fire Department Peru · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (85 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
4.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 85 roster).
Largest book: Auburn Volunteer Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (40 of 85).
Photo-finish peer: Chicot County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Nemaha County? ▼
Nemaha County has 85 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 33% below the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Nemaha County, NE? ▼
Nemaha County, NE has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #38 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Nemaha County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Nemaha County are volunteer.
Does Nemaha County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Nemaha 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 Nemaha County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.