County profile
Sitka County, AK 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Sitka County (Alaska) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Sitka County, AK is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 142 personnel), #12 of 27 in-state.
- Personnel rank #12 of 27 in Alaska
- 2.11 stations per 100 personnel
- 70% of roster in Sitka Fire Department
- 3 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 286 Alaska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sitka County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Port Alexander Volunteer Fire Department Port Alexander · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Sitka Fire Department Sitka · EMS | volunteer | 99 |
| Tenakee Springs Volunteer Fire Department Tenakee Springs · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
2.11 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 142 roster).
Largest book: Sitka Fire Department holds 70% of county personnel (99 of 142).
Photo-finish peer: Hot Spring County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Sitka County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Sitka County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Sitka County, AK? ▼
Sitka County, AK has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 27 among Alaska counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Sitka County? ▼
Sitka County has 142 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 47, which is 176% above the Alaska average.
Does Sitka County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Sitka 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 Sitka County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.