County profile
Aleutians East County, AK 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Aleutians East County (Alaska) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Aleutians East County, AK is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 97 personnel), #18 of 27 in-state.
- Personnel rank #18 of 27 in Alaska
- 5.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Akutan Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 286 Alaska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Aleutians East County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Akutan Volunteer Fire Department Akutan | volunteer | 36 |
| City of False Pass Volunteer Fire Department False Pass · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| King Cove Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad King Cove · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Nelson Lagoon Fire and Rescue Nelson Lagoon | volunteer | 12 |
| Sand Point Department of Public Safety - Fire Division Sand Point | volunteer | 13 |
| State of Alaska Department of Transportation Public Facilities Cold Bay · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
5.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 97 roster).
Largest book: Akutan Volunteer Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (36 of 97).
Photo-finish peer: Gem County, ID (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Aleutians East County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Aleutians East County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Aleutians East County, AK? ▼
Aleutians East County, AK has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 27 among Alaska counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Aleutians East County? ▼
Aleutians East County has 97 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 6% below the Alaska average.
Does Aleutians East County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Aleutians East County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Aleutians East County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.