County profile
Butte County, ID 3 departments
22 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Butte County · #39 of 44 in-state.
Butte County, ID reports a light HIFLD roster (22 personnel, 3 departments); #39 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #39 of 44 in Idaho
- 9.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 55% of roster in Lost River Fire District
- 1 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Butte County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arco Fire Department Arco | volunteer | 10 |
| Idaho National Laboratory Safety Department Arco · EMS | other | - |
| Lost River Fire District Moore | volunteer | 12 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (22 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
9.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 22 roster).
Largest book: Lost River Fire District holds 55% of county personnel (12 of 22).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Butte County? ▼
Butte County has 22 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 59% below the Idaho average.
How many fire departments are in Butte County, ID? ▼
Butte County, ID has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #39 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
Are Butte County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Butte County are volunteer.
Does Butte County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Butte 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 Butte County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.