County profile
Matanuska-Susitna County, AK 13 departments
331 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Matanuska-Susitna County · #5 of 27 in-state.
Matanuska-Susitna County, AK carries a heavy HIFLD roster (331 personnel across 13 departments) - #5 of 27 in-state; mix 0/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 27 in Alaska
- 6.34 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in Central Matanuska-Susitna Fire Department
- 6 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 286 Alaska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Matanuska-Susitna County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Big Lake Volunteer Fire Department Big Lake · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Butte Volunteer Fire and Rescue 2-1 Palmer | volunteer | 24 |
| Butte Volunteer Fire and Rescue 2-2 Palmer | other | - |
| Central Matanuska-Susitna Fire Department Wasilla · EMS | volunteer | 164 |
| Houston Volunteer Fire Department Houston | volunteer | 20 |
| Lake Louise Volunteer Fire Department Glennallen | volunteer | 24 |
| Meadow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department 7-1 Wasilla · EMS | other | - |
| Meadow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department 7-2 Wasilla · EMS | other | - |
| Palmer Fire Department Palmer | volunteer | 44 |
| Sutton Fire Department Sutton · EMS | other | - |
| Talkeetna Volunteer Fire Department Talkeetna | volunteer | 24 |
| Willow Fire Department Willow · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Willow Volunteer Fire Department Willow | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (331 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (62% volunteer).
6.34 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 331 roster).
Largest book: Central Matanuska-Susitna Fire Department holds 50% of county personnel (164 of 331).
Photo-finish peer: Juniata County, PA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Matanuska-Susitna County? ▼
Matanuska-Susitna County has 331 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 47% above the Alaska average.
How many fire departments are in Matanuska-Susitna County, AK? ▼
Matanuska-Susitna County, AK has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 27 among Alaska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Matanuska-Susitna County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 13 departments (62%) in Matanuska-Susitna County are volunteer.
Does Matanuska-Susitna County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Matanuska-Susitna County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Matanuska-Susitna County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.