Combination

Eaton Fire Protection District

Eaton, CO · Weld County

Eaton Fire Protection District is a Combination department serving Eaton, CO (Weld County), with 1 station and 39 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

39
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+50%
above CO avg personnel
(26/dept)
73th
percentile by size
of 376 CO depts
39
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
COMBINATION
Location
Eaton, CO
FDID
12312

Staffing vs the Colorado average

How Eaton Fire Protection District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Colorado. It is larger than 73% of the 376 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 50% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
55
CO departments
575

What This Data Tells You About Eaton Fire Protection District

Eaton Fire Protection District operates as a Combination department in Eaton, within Weld County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 39 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. Eaton Fire Protection District runs 50% 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.

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 Eaton Fire Protection District have?

Eaton Fire Protection District has 39 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 50% above the Colorado average of 26 per department.

Does Eaton Fire Protection District provide EMS services?

Eaton Fire Protection District does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Eaton Fire Protection District operate?

Eaton Fire Protection District operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Eaton Fire Protection District?

Eaton Fire Protection District is a Combination department serving Weld County, CO. Combination departments use both paid career and volunteer firefighters.

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.