County profile
Washington County, NE 5 departments
74 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Washington County · #49 of 93 in-state.
Washington County, NE reports a light HIFLD roster (74 personnel, 5 departments); #49 of 93 in-state.
- Personnel rank #49 of 93 in Nebraska
- 2.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 53% of roster in Fort Calhoun Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 511 Nebraska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Arlington · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Blair Volunteer Fire Department Blair | other | - |
| Fort Calhoun Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Fort Calhoun · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Herman Volunteer Fire Department Herman · EMS | other | - |
| Kennard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Kennard · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (74 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
2.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 74 roster).
Largest book: Fort Calhoun Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department holds 53% of county personnel (39 of 74).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 74 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 17% below the Nebraska average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, NE? ▼
Washington County, NE has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #49 of 93 among Nebraska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Washington County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.