County profile
Northwest Arctic County, AK 6 departments
37 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Northwest Arctic County · #22 of 27 in-state.
Northwest Arctic County, AK reports a light HIFLD roster (37 personnel, 6 departments); #22 of 27 in-state.
- Personnel rank #22 of 27 in Alaska
- 2.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Kotzebue Fire Department
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 286 Alaska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Northwest Arctic County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ambler Volunteer Fire Department Ambler | other | - |
| Buckland Fire and Rescue Buckland | other | - |
| Kotzebue Fire Department Kotzebue · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Noorvik Fire Department Noorvik | other | - |
| Red Dog Mine Emergency Services Department Kivalina · EMS | other | - |
| Shungnak Volunteer Fire Department Shungnak | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (37 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (17% volunteer).
2.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 37 roster).
Largest book: Kotzebue Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (37 of 37).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Northwest Arctic County? ▼
Northwest Arctic County has 37 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 6, which is 65% below the Alaska average.
How many fire departments are in Northwest Arctic County, AK? ▼
Northwest Arctic County, AK has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 27 among Alaska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Northwest Arctic County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Northwest Arctic County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Northwest Arctic County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.