County profile
Thurston County, NE 6 departments
84 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Thurston County · #44 of 93 in-state.
Thurston County, NE reports a light HIFLD roster (84 personnel, 6 departments); #44 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #44 of 93 in Nebraska
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Pender Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Thurston County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Macy Volunteer Fire Department Macy | other | - |
| Pender Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Pender · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Rosalie Volunteer Fire Department Rosalie · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Thurston Volunteer Fire and Rescue Thurston · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Walthill Rural Fire and Rescue Protection Walthill · EMS | other | - |
| Winnebago Volunteer Fire Department Winnebago | volunteer | 15 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (84 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 84 roster).
Largest book: Pender Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department holds 33% of county personnel (28 of 84).
Photo-finish peer: Ouray County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Thurston County? ▼
Thurston County has 84 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 22% below the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Thurston County, NE? ▼
Thurston County, NE has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #44 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Thurston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Thurston County are volunteer.
Does Thurston County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Thurston 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 Thurston County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.