County profile
Valencia County, NM 9 departments
Volunteer share 44% across 9 HIFLD departments in Valencia County (New Mexico) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Valencia County, NM leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 44% of 9; 123 personnel); #8 of 33 in-state.
- Personnel rank #8 of 33 in New Mexico
- 3.25 stations per 100 personnel
- 52% of roster in Los Chavez Fire Department
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 446 New Mexico departments statewide
Fire Departments in Valencia County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bosque Farms Volunteer Fire Department Peralta | volunteer | 20 |
| Highland Meadows Volunteer Fire Department Laguna | other | - |
| Jarales-Pueblitos Fire Department Belen · EMS | other | - |
| Los Chavez Fire Department Belen · EMS | volunteer | 64 |
| Manzano Vista Fire Department Los Lunas | other | - |
| Meadow Lake Volunteer Fire Department Los Lunas · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Peralta Fire Department Peralta | volunteer | 13 |
| Tome - Adelino Volunteer Fire Department - las Marivillas Station Los Lunas | other | - |
| Valencia el Cerro Fire Department Los Lunas · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (44% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
3.25 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 123 roster).
Largest book: Los Chavez Fire Department holds 52% of county personnel (64 of 123).
Photo-finish peer: Maui County, HI (+1 personnel).
New Mexico volunteer context
- State departments
- 446
- Annual fires
- 12,100
- Volunteer %
- 44%
FAQ
Are Valencia County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Valencia County has a mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Valencia County, NM? ▼
Valencia County, NM has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 33 among New Mexico counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Valencia County? ▼
Valencia County has 123 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 0% above the New Mexico average.
Does Valencia County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Valencia 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 Valencia County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.