Denver Fire Department
Denver, CO · Denver County
Denver Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Denver, CO (Denver County), with 31 stations and 909 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 909
- Total personnel
- 31
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 376 CO depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Denver, CO
- County
- Denver County
- FDID
- 01601
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-05170 | $785,954.54 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-16320 | $2,146,454.55 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-01335 | $338,225 |
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FO-0390 | $1,373,699 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Colorado average
How Denver Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Colorado. It is larger than 100% of the 376 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 31
- State fire deaths/yr
- 55
- CO departments
- 575
What This Data Tells You About Denver Fire Department
Denver Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Denver, within Denver County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 909 total personnel, 31 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Denver Fire Department runs 3396% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Denver Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $4,644,333.09 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Denver Fire Department have? ▼
Denver Fire Department has 909 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 3396% above the Colorado average of 26 per department.
Does Denver Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Denver Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Denver Fire Department operate? ▼
Denver Fire Department operates 31 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Denver Fire Department? ▼
Denver Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Denver County, CO. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Denver Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Denver Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $4,644,333.09 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
How many fire departments are in Colorado? ▼
Colorado has 575 fire departments with 14,812 total personnel. 41% are volunteer departments.
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