Elizabeth Fire Protection District
Elizabeth, CO · Elbert County
Elizabeth Fire Protection District is a Combination department serving Elizabeth, CO (Elbert County), with 3 stations and 43 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 43
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 376 CO depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- COMBINATION
- Location
- Elizabeth, CO
- County
- Elbert County
- FDID
- 03930
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-07879 | $875,976.36 |
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FO-0579 | $260,948 |
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 Elizabeth Fire Protection District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Colorado. It is larger than 76% of the 376 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 55
- CO departments
- 575
What This Data Tells You About Elizabeth Fire Protection District
Elizabeth Fire Protection District operates as a Combination department in Elizabeth, within Elbert County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 43 total personnel, 3 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. Elizabeth Fire Protection District runs 65% 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: Elizabeth Fire Protection District has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,136,924.36 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 Elizabeth Fire Protection District have? ▼
Elizabeth Fire Protection District has 43 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 65% above the Colorado average of 26 per department.
Does Elizabeth Fire Protection District provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Elizabeth Fire Protection District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Elizabeth Fire Protection District operate? ▼
Elizabeth Fire Protection District operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Elizabeth Fire Protection District? ▼
Elizabeth Fire Protection District is a Combination department serving Elbert County, CO. Combination departments use both paid career and volunteer firefighters.
Has Elizabeth Fire Protection District received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Elizabeth Fire Protection District has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,136,924.36 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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