County profile
Nuckolls County, NE 6 departments
Volunteer share 33% across 6 HIFLD departments in Nuckolls County (Nebraska) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Nuckolls County, NE leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 33% of 6; 84 personnel); #43 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #43 of 93 in Nebraska
- 3.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Superior Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nuckolls County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy Volunteer Fire Department Hardy · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department Lawrence · EMS | other | - |
| Nelson Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Services Nelson · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Ruskin Volunteer Fire Department Ruskin · EMS | other | - |
| Superior Rural Fire Protection District Superior · EMS | other | - |
| Superior Volunteer Fire Department Superior | other | 34 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (33% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
3.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 84 roster).
Largest book: Superior Volunteer Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (34 of 84).
Photo-finish peer: Ouray County, CO (+0 personnel).
Nebraska volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 13,600
- Volunteer %
- 50%
FAQ
Are Nuckolls County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Nuckolls County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Nuckolls County, NE? ▼
Nuckolls County, NE has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #43 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Nuckolls County? ▼
Nuckolls County has 84 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 22% below the Nebraska average.
Does Nuckolls County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Nuckolls County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Nuckolls County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.