County profile
Ketchikan Gateway County, AK 7 departments
Volunteer share 43% across 7 HIFLD departments in Ketchikan Gateway County (Alaska) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ketchikan Gateway County, AK leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 43% of 7; 149 personnel); #8 of 27 in-state.
- Personnel rank #8 of 27 in Alaska
- 4.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in City of Ketchikan Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 286 Alaska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ketchikan Gateway County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Ketchikan Fire Department Ketchikan · EMS | volunteer | 67 |
| Ketchikan Fire Department - Shoreline Station Ketchikan | other | - |
| Ketchikan International Airport Fire Department Ketchikan | career | 8 |
| Metlakatla Volunteer Fire Department Metlakatla | volunteer | 39 |
| North Tongass Volunteer Fire Department Ketchikan · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Saxman City Fire Department Ketchikan | other | - |
| South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department Ketchikan · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (43% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
4.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 149 roster).
Largest book: City of Ketchikan Fire Department holds 45% of county personnel (67 of 149).
Photo-finish peer: Doniphan County, KS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Ketchikan Gateway County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Ketchikan Gateway County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Ketchikan Gateway County, AK? ▼
Ketchikan Gateway County, AK has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 27 among Alaska counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ketchikan Gateway County? ▼
Ketchikan Gateway County has 149 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 24% above the Alaska average.
Does Ketchikan Gateway County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Ketchikan Gateway 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 Ketchikan Gateway County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.