County profile
Bear Lake County, ID 2 departments
20 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Bear Lake County · #40 of 44 in-state.
Bear Lake County, ID reports a light HIFLD roster (20 personnel, 2 departments); #40 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #40 of 44 in Idaho
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Montpelier Fire Department
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bear Lake County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Protection District Montpelier · EMS | other | - |
| Montpelier Fire Department Montpelier · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (20 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 20 roster).
Largest book: Montpelier Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (20 of 20).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bear Lake County? ▼
Bear Lake County has 20 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 41% below the Idaho average.
How many fire departments are in Bear Lake County, ID? ▼
Bear Lake County, ID has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #40 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bear Lake County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Bear Lake County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Bear Lake County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Bear Lake County provide EMS services.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Bear Lake County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.