County profile
Perkins County, NE 4 departments
53 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Perkins County · #62 of 93 in-state.
Perkins County, NE reports a light HIFLD roster (53 personnel, 4 departments); #62 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #62 of 93 in Nebraska
- 3.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 62% of roster in Grant Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Perkins County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Elsie Volunteer Fire Department Elsie · EMS | other | - |
| Grant Volunteer Fire Department Grant · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Madrid Volunteer Fire Department Madrid · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Venango Fire Department Venango | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (53 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
3.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 53 roster).
Largest book: Grant Volunteer Fire Department holds 62% of county personnel (33 of 53).
Photo-finish peer: Clark County, KS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Perkins County? ▼
Perkins County has 53 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 28% below the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Perkins County, NE? ▼
Perkins County, NE has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #62 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Perkins County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Perkins County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Perkins County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Perkins 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 Perkins County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.