WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Wellington, CO · Larimer County
WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT is a Volunteer department serving Wellington, CO (Larimer County), with 2 stations and 34 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 34
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 376 CO depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Wellington, CO
- County
- Larimer County
- FDID
- 06980
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00776 | $578,607 |
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 WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Colorado. It is larger than 66% of the 376 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 55
- CO departments
- 575
What This Data Tells You About WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operates as a Volunteer department in Wellington, within Larimer County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 34 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT runs 31% 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: WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $578,607 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 WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT have? ▼
WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has 34 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 31% above the Colorado average of 26 per department.
Does WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operate? ▼
WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT? ▼
WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT is a Volunteer department serving Larimer County, CO. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, WELLINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $578,607 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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.