County profile
Saunders County, NE 13 departments
287 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Saunders County · #3 of 93 in-state.
Saunders County, NE carries a heavy HIFLD roster (287 personnel across 13 departments) - #3 of 93 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 93 in Nebraska
- 3.48 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Weston Fire and Rescue
- 11 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Saunders County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland Volunteer Fire Department Ashland | other | - |
| Cedar Bluffs Fire and Rescue Cedar Bluffs · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Ceresco Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Ceresco · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Colon Volunteer Fire Department Colon · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Ithaca Volunteer Fire Department Ithaca · EMS | other | - |
| Malmo Fire Department Malmo · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Mead Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Mead · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Morse Bluff Volunteer Fire Department Morse Bluff · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Prague Volunteer Fire Department Prague | volunteer | 36 |
| Valparaiso Fire and Rescue Valparaiso · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Wahoo Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Wahoo · EMS | other | - |
| Weston Fire and Rescue Weston · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Yutan Volunteer Fire Department Yutan · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (287 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (77% volunteer).
3.48 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 287 roster).
Largest book: Weston Fire and Rescue holds 14% of county personnel (41 of 287).
Photo-finish peer: Tift County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Saunders County? ▼
Saunders County has 287 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 22% above the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Saunders County, NE? ▼
Saunders County, NE has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Saunders County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 13 departments (77%) in Saunders County are volunteer.
Does Saunders County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Saunders 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 Saunders County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.