Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Littleton Fire Rescue

Littleton, CO · Arapahoe County

Littleton Fire Rescue is a Career (Paid) department serving Littleton, CO (Arapahoe County), with 8 stations and 126 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

126
Total personnel
8
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+385%
above CO avg personnel
(26/dept)
97th
percentile by size
of 376 CO depts
16
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Littleton, CO
FDID
00560

Staffing vs the Colorado average

How Littleton Fire Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in Colorado. It is larger than 97% of the 376 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 385% above the state average
Stations
8
State fire deaths/yr
55
CO departments
575

What This Data Tells You About Littleton Fire Rescue

Littleton Fire Rescue operates as a Career (Paid) department in Littleton, within Arapahoe County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 126 total personnel, 8 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. Littleton Fire Rescue runs 385% 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 Littleton Fire Rescue have?

Littleton Fire Rescue has 126 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 385% above the Colorado average of 26 per department.

Does Littleton Fire Rescue provide EMS services?

Yes, Littleton Fire Rescue provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Littleton Fire Rescue operate?

Littleton Fire Rescue operates 8 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Littleton Fire Rescue?

Littleton Fire Rescue is a Career (Paid) department serving Arapahoe County, CO. Career departments employ full-time paid 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.