County profile
Clearwater County, ID 10 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 10 HIFLD departments in Clearwater County (Idaho) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Clearwater County, ID is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 10 departments; 265 personnel), #4 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #4 of 44 in Idaho
- 4.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Clearwater Potlatch Timber Protective Association Incorporated
- 5 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clearwater County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Potlatch Timber Protective Association Incorporated Orofino | volunteer | 118 |
| Elk River Fire Department Elk River | volunteer | 10 |
| Evergreen Rural Fire District Lenore · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Grangemont Fire Department Orofino | other | - |
| Orofino Fire Department Orofino · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Pierce Volunteer Fire Department Pierce · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Sunnyside Rural Fire District Lenore · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Twin Ridge Rural Fire Department Orofino | volunteer | 26 |
| Upper Fords Creek Rural Fire Department Orofino · EMS | other | - |
| Weippe Rural Fire Department Weippe | volunteer | 15 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 265 roster).
Largest book: Clearwater Potlatch Timber Protective Association Incorporated holds 45% of county personnel (118 of 265).
Photo-finish peer: Hendricks County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Clearwater County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 10 departments (80%) in Clearwater County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Clearwater County, ID? ▼
Clearwater County, ID has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Clearwater County? ▼
Clearwater County has 265 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 59% above the Idaho average.
Does Clearwater County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Clearwater 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 Clearwater County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.