County profile
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County, AK 9 departments
51 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County · #21 of 27 in-state.
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County, AK reports a light HIFLD roster (51 personnel, 9 departments); #21 of 27 in-state.
- Personnel rank #21 of 27 in Alaska
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 61% of roster in Hoonah Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 286 Alaska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Angoon Volunteer Fire Department Angoon | other | - |
| Elfin Cove Fire Department Elfin Cove | other | - |
| Glacier Bay National Park Fire Department Gustavus | other | - |
| Gustavus Airport Fire Department Gustavus | other | - |
| Gustavus Fire Department Gustavus · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Hoonah Volunteer Fire Department Hoonah | volunteer | 31 |
| Pelican Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Pelican · EMS | other | - |
| Skagway Volunteer Fire Department Skagway · EMS | career | 1 |
| United States Forest Service - Hoonah Ranger Station Hoonah | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (51 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (22% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 51 roster).
Largest book: Hoonah Volunteer Fire Department holds 61% of county personnel (31 of 51).
Photo-finish peer: Dekalb County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County? ▼
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County has 51 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 6, which is 65% below the Alaska average.
How many fire departments are in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County, AK? ▼
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County, AK has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 27 among Alaska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon 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 Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.