County profile
Custer County, ID 5 departments
71 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Custer County · #27 of 44 in-state.
Custer County, ID reports a light HIFLD roster (71 personnel, 5 departments); #27 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #27 of 44 in Idaho
- 8.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Mackay Fire Department
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Custer County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Challis Volunteer Fire Department Challis · EMS | other | - |
| Clayton Volunteer Fire District Clayton · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Mackay Fire Department Mackay · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Sawtooth Valley Rural Fire Department Stanley · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| South Custer Rural Fire District Mackay | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (71 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
8.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 71 roster).
Largest book: Mackay Fire Department holds 35% of county personnel (25 of 71).
Photo-finish peer: Colquitt County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Custer County? ▼
Custer County has 71 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 18% below the Idaho average.
How many fire departments are in Custer County, ID? ▼
Custer County, ID has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #27 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
Are Custer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Custer County are volunteer.
Does Custer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Custer 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 Custer County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.