County profile
Sherman County, NE 5 departments
23 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Sherman County · #77 of 93 in-state.
Sherman County, NE reports a light HIFLD roster (23 personnel, 5 departments); #77 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #77 of 93 in Nebraska
- 4.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Ashton Fire and Rescue
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sherman County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Fire and Rescue Ashton · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Hazard Volunteer Fire Department Hazard | other | - |
| Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department Litchfield · EMS | other | - |
| Loup City Volunteer Fire Department Loup City · EMS | other | - |
| Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Rockville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (23 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
4.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 23 roster).
Largest book: Ashton Fire and Rescue holds 100% of county personnel (23 of 23).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sherman County? ▼
Sherman County has 23 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 5, which is 72% below the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Sherman County, NE? ▼
Sherman County, NE has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #77 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sherman County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Sherman County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Sherman County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Sherman 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 Sherman County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.