County profile
Adams County, ID 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Adams County (Idaho) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Adams County, ID is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 123 personnel), #15 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #15 of 44 in Idaho
- 8.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in Salmon River Rural Fire District
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Adams County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Council Volunteer Fire District Council | volunteer | 20 |
| Indian Valley Rural Fire Department Mesa | other | - |
| Indian Valley Rural Fire Department - Indian Valley Station Indian Valley | volunteer | 22 |
| Meadows Valley Fire District New Meadows · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Salmon River Rural Fire District New Meadows · EMS | volunteer | 62 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
8.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 123 roster).
Largest book: Salmon River Rural Fire District holds 50% of county personnel (62 of 123).
Photo-finish peer: Delta County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Adams County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Adams County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Adams County, ID? ▼
Adams County, ID has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Adams County? ▼
Adams County has 123 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 47% above the Idaho average.
Does Adams County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Adams 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 Adams County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.