County profile
Colfax County, NM 7 departments
Volunteer share 71% across 7 HIFLD departments in Colfax County (New Mexico) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Colfax County, NM is volunteer-led in HIFLD (71% of 7 departments; 91 personnel), #24 of 33 in-state.
- Personnel rank #24 of 33 in New Mexico
- 6.59 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Angel Fire Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 446 New Mexico departments statewide
Fire Departments in Colfax County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Fire Fire Department Angel Fire · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Cimarron Volunteer Fire Department Cimarron | volunteer | 18 |
| Eagle Nest Fire Department Eagle Nest | volunteer | 12 |
| Maxwell Fire Department Maxwell | volunteer | 9 |
| Moreno Valley Fire Department - Black Lake Station Angel Fire · EMS | other | - |
| Raton Fire and Emergency Services Raton · EMS | other | - |
| Springer Fire Department Springer | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (71% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
6.59 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 91 roster).
Largest book: Angel Fire Fire Department holds 35% of county personnel (32 of 91).
Photo-finish peer: Chaffee County, CO (+0 personnel).
New Mexico volunteer context
- State departments
- 446
- Annual fires
- 12,100
- Volunteer %
- 44%
FAQ
Are Colfax County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Colfax County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Colfax County, NM? ▼
Colfax County, NM has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 33 among New Mexico counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Colfax County? ▼
Colfax County has 91 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 7% below the New Mexico average.
Does Colfax County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Colfax 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 Colfax County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.