Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority

Greeley, CO · Weld County

Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority is a Career (Paid) department serving Greeley, CO (Weld County), with 7 stations and 104 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

104
Total personnel
7
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+300%
above CO avg personnel
(26/dept)
95th
percentile by size
of 376 CO depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Greeley, CO
FDID
12333

Staffing vs the Colorado average

How Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority's personnel count compares to the typical department in Colorado. It is larger than 95% of the 376 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 300% above the state average
Stations
7
State fire deaths/yr
55
CO departments
575

What This Data Tells You About Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority

Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority operates as a Career (Paid) department in Greeley, within Weld County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 104 total personnel, 7 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. Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority runs 300% 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 Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority have?

Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority has 104 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 300% above the Colorado average of 26 per department.

Does Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority provide EMS services?

Yes, Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority operate?

Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority operates 7 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority?

Union Colony Fire and Rescue Authority is a Career (Paid) department serving Weld 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.