County profile
Dona Ana County, NM 21 departments
291 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Dona Ana County · #2 of 33 in-state.
Dona Ana County, NM carries a heavy HIFLD roster (291 personnel across 21 departments) - #2 of 33 in-state; mix 1/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 33 in New Mexico
- 5.50 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in White Sands Missile Range Fire Department-Dod
- 19 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 446 New Mexico departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dona Ana County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (291 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (48% volunteer).
5.50 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 291 roster).
Largest book: White Sands Missile Range Fire Department-Dod holds 22% of county personnel (63 of 291).
Photo-finish peer: St Joseph County, IN (+0 personnel).
New Mexico roster context
- State departments
- 446
- Annual fires
- 12,100
- Volunteer %
- 44%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dona Ana County? ▼
Dona Ana County has 291 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 0% above the New Mexico average.
How many fire departments are in Dona Ana County, NM? ▼
Dona Ana County, NM has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 33 among New Mexico counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dona Ana County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Dona Ana County has a mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Dona Ana County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 21 departments in Dona Ana 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 Dona Ana County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.