Combination EMS Provider

Skyline Fire Protection District

Denver, CO · Arapahoe County

Skyline Fire Protection District is a Combination department serving Denver, CO (Arapahoe County), with 1 station and 23 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

23
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-12%
below CO avg personnel
(26/dept)
41th
percentile by size
of 376 CO depts
23
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
COMBINATION
Location
Denver, CO
FDID
00530

Staffing vs the Colorado average

How Skyline Fire Protection District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Colorado. It is larger than 41% of the 376 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 12% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
55
CO departments
575

What This Data Tells You About Skyline Fire Protection District

Skyline Fire Protection District operates as a Combination department in Denver, within Arapahoe County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 23 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Skyline Fire Protection District runs 12% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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 Skyline Fire Protection District have?

Skyline Fire Protection District has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% below the Colorado average of 26 per department.

Does Skyline Fire Protection District provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Skyline Fire Protection District operate?

Skyline Fire Protection District operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Skyline Fire Protection District?

Skyline Fire Protection District is a Combination department serving Arapahoe 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.