County profile
Douglas County, NV 9 departments
342 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Douglas County · #3 of 17 in-state.
Douglas County, NV carries a heavy HIFLD roster (342 personnel across 9 departments) - #3 of 17 in-state; mix 0/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 17 in Nevada
- 3.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 94% of roster in East Fork Fire Protection District
- 8 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 156 Nevada departments statewide
Fire Departments in Douglas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Fire Protection District Gardnerville · EMS | volunteer | - |
| East Fork Fire Protection District Carson City · EMS | volunteer | - |
| East Fork Fire Protection District Minden · EMS | volunteer | - |
| East Fork Fire Protection District Minden · EMS | volunteer | 320 |
| East Fork Fire Protection District Gardnerville · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| East Fork Fire Protection District Wellington · EMS | volunteer | - |
| East Fork Fire Protection District Gardnerville · EMS | volunteer | - |
| East Fork Fire Protection District Gardnerville · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Stateline | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (342 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
3.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 342 roster).
Largest book: East Fork Fire Protection District holds 94% of county personnel (320 of 342).
Photo-finish peer: Blount County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Douglas County? ▼
Douglas County has 342 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 41% above the Nevada average.
How many fire departments are in Douglas County, NV? ▼
Douglas County, NV has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 17 among Nevada counties with at least one listed department.
Are Douglas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Douglas County are volunteer.
Does Douglas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Douglas 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 Douglas County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.