Volunteer

Almont Volunteer Fire Department

Almont, CO · Gunnison County

Almont Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Almont, CO (Gunnison County), with 1 station and 12 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

12
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-54%
below CO avg personnel
(26/dept)
10th
percentile by size
of 376 CO depts
12
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Almont, CO
FDID
05125

Staffing vs the Colorado average

How Almont Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Colorado. It is larger than 10% of the 376 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 54% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
55
CO departments
575

What This Data Tells You About Almont Volunteer Fire Department

Almont Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Almont, within Gunnison County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 12 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Colorado has 575 registered fire departments and 14,812 total personnel, averaging roughly 26 staff per department. Almont Volunteer Fire Department runs 54% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 29,000 fires, 55 fire deaths, and 41% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Almont Volunteer Fire Department have?

Almont Volunteer Fire Department has 12 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 54% below the Colorado average of 26 per department.

Does Almont Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Almont Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Almont Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Almont Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Almont Volunteer Fire Department?

Almont Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Gunnison County, CO. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Colorado?

Colorado has 575 fire departments with 14,812 total personnel. 41% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.