County profile
Benewah County, ID 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Benewah County (Idaho) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Benewah County, ID is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 100 personnel), #19 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #19 of 44 in Idaho
- 6.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in Saint Maries Fire Protection District
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Benewah County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fernwood Rural Fire Protection District Fernwood | volunteer | 15 |
| Gateway Fire Protection District Plummer · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Potlatch Corporation - Saint Maries Complex Saint Maries · EMS | other | - |
| Saint Maries Fire Protection District Saint Maries · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Tensed Rural Fire Protection District Tensed | volunteer | 17 |
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).
6.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 100 roster).
Largest book: Saint Maries Fire Protection District holds 50% of county personnel (50 of 100).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Benewah County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Benewah County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Benewah County, ID? ▼
Benewah County, ID has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Benewah County? ▼
Benewah County has 100 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 18% above the Idaho average.
Does Benewah County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Benewah County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Benewah County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.