County profile
Kootenai County, ID 11 departments
314 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Kootenai County · #2 of 44 in-state.
Kootenai County, ID carries a heavy HIFLD roster (314 personnel across 11 departments) - #2 of 44 in-state; mix 2/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 44 in Idaho
- 8.28 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Worley Fire District
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kootenai County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur D'alene Fire Coeur D Alene · EMS | other | - |
| Coeur D'alene Fire Department Coeur D Alene · EMS | career | 66 |
| Hauser Lake Fire Department Hauser · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Coeur D Alene · EMS | other | - |
| Mica-Kidd Island Fire Department Coeur D Alene · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Northern Lakes Fire Protection District Rathdrum | other | - |
| Northern Lakes Fire Protection District Hayden · EMS | career | 53 |
| Saint Maries Fire Protection District Harrison · EMS | other | - |
| Spirit Lake Fire District Spirit Lake · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Timberlake Fire Protection District Athol · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Worley Fire District Worley · EMS | volunteer | 67 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (314 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (45% volunteer).
8.28 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 314 roster).
Largest book: Worley Fire District holds 21% of county personnel (67 of 314).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, AL (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kootenai County? ▼
Kootenai County has 314 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 71% above the Idaho average.
How many fire departments are in Kootenai County, ID? ▼
Kootenai County, ID has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kootenai County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Kootenai County has a mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Kootenai County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Kootenai 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 Kootenai County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.