County profile
Lewis County, ID 5 departments
44 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Lewis County · #34 of 44 in-state.
Lewis County, ID reports a light HIFLD roster (44 personnel, 5 departments); #34 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #34 of 44 in Idaho
- 4.55 stations per 100 personnel
- 70% of roster in Kamiah Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lewis County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Craigmont Volunteer Fire Department Craigmont | other | - |
| Kamiah Volunteer Fire Department Kamiah · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Nez Perce City Fire Department Nez Perce | other | - |
| Nez Perce Rural Fire Protection District Nez Perce | other | - |
| Winchester Volunteer Fire Department Winchester | volunteer | 13 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (44 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
4.55 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 44 roster).
Largest book: Kamiah Volunteer Fire Department holds 70% of county personnel (31 of 44).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lewis County? ▼
Lewis County has 44 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 47% below the Idaho average.
How many fire departments are in Lewis County, ID? ▼
Lewis County, ID has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lewis County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lewis County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lewis County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Lewis 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 Lewis County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.