County profile
Nez Perce County, ID 7 departments
Volunteer share 14% across 7 HIFLD departments in Nez Perce County (Idaho) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Nez Perce County, ID leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 14% of 7; 42 personnel); #35 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 44 in Idaho
- 7.14 stations per 100 personnel
- 76% of roster in Potlatch Corporation Fire and Rescue Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nez Perce County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Big Canyon Fire District Peck | other | - |
| Culdesac Volunteer Fire Department Culdesac | volunteer | 10 |
| Lapwai Volunteer Fire Department Lapwai | other | - |
| Lewiston Fire Department Lewiston · EMS | other | - |
| Nez Perce County Fire Department - Culdesac Station Culdesac | other | - |
| Potlatch Corporation Fire and Rescue Department Lewiston · EMS | career | 32 |
| Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department Lewiston · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (14% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (14% volunteer).
7.14 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 42 roster).
Largest book: Potlatch Corporation Fire and Rescue Department holds 76% of county personnel (32 of 42).
FAQ
Are Nez Perce County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Nez Perce County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Nez Perce County, ID? ▼
Nez Perce County, ID has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Nez Perce County? ▼
Nez Perce County has 42 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 6, which is 65% below the Idaho average.
Does Nez Perce County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.