County profile
Bannock County, ID 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Bannock County (Idaho) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Bannock County, ID is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 187 personnel), #8 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #8 of 44 in Idaho
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Pocatello Fire Department
- 4 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bannock County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arimo Fire Department Arimo | volunteer | 13 |
| Chubbuck Fire Department Chubbuck · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Downey Volunteer Fire Department Downey | volunteer | 12 |
| Inkom Fire Department Inkom | volunteer | 13 |
| Lava Hot Springs Volunteer Fire District Lava Hot Springs · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| McCammon Volunteer Fire Department Mccammon · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Pocatello Fire Department Pocatello · EMS | career | 75 |
| Pocatello Valley Fire Department Inkom | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 187 roster).
Largest book: Pocatello Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (75 of 187).
Photo-finish peer: Decatur County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Bannock County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Bannock County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Bannock County, ID? ▼
Bannock County, ID has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Bannock County? ▼
Bannock County has 187 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 35% above the Idaho average.
Does Bannock County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Bannock 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 Bannock County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.