County profile
Sheridan County, NE 5 departments
Volunteer share 20% across 5 HIFLD departments in Sheridan County (Nebraska) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Sheridan County, NE leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 20% of 5; 60 personnel); #54 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #54 of 93 in Nebraska
- 3.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Gordon Rural Fire Protection District
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sheridan County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Rural Fire Protection District Gordon | volunteer | 60 |
| Gordon Volunteer Fire Department Gordon | other | - |
| Hay Springs Volunteer Fire Department Hay Springs · EMS | other | - |
| Heart of the Hills Rural Fire Lakeside | other | - |
| Rushville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Rushville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (20% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
3.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 60 roster).
Largest book: Gordon Rural Fire Protection District holds 100% of county personnel (60 of 60).
Photo-finish peer: Lafayette County, FL (+0 personnel).
Nebraska volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 13,600
- Volunteer %
- 50%
FAQ
Are Sheridan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Sheridan County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Sheridan County, NE? ▼
Sheridan County, NE has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #54 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Sheridan County? ▼
Sheridan County has 60 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 33% below the Nebraska average.
Does Sheridan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.