Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Parker Fire Protection District

Parker, CO · Douglas County

Parker Fire Protection District is a Career (Paid) department serving Parker, CO (Douglas County), with 5 stations and 126 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

126
Total personnel
5
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+385%
above CO avg personnel
(26/dept)
97th
percentile by size
of 376 CO depts
25
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Parker, CO
FDID
03550

Staffing vs the Colorado average

How Parker Fire Protection District'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
5
State fire deaths/yr
55
CO departments
575

What This Data Tells You About Parker Fire Protection District

Parker Fire Protection District operates as a Career (Paid) department in Parker, within Douglas County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 126 total personnel, 5 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. Parker Fire Protection District 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 Parker Fire Protection District have?

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

Does Parker Fire Protection District provide EMS services?

Yes, Parker Fire Protection District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Parker Fire Protection District operate?

Parker Fire Protection District operates 5 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Parker Fire Protection District?

Parker Fire Protection District is a Career (Paid) department serving Douglas 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.

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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.