JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Julesburg, CO · Sedgwick County
JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Julesburg, CO (Sedgwick County), with 1 station and 27 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 27
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 376 CO depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Julesburg, CO
- County
- Sedgwick County
- FDID
- 11515
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | EMW-2005-FG-0886 | $212,708 |
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 JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Colorado. It is larger than 50% of the 376 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 55
- CO departments
- 575
What This Data Tells You About JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Julesburg, within Sedgwick County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 27 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.
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. JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 4% 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: JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $212,708 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have? ▼
JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 27 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 4% above the Colorado average of 26 per department.
Does JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate? ▼
JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT? ▼
JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Sedgwick County, CO. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, JULESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $212,708 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2005.
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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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.