County profile
Owyhee County, ID 6 departments
74 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Owyhee County · #25 of 44 in-state.
Owyhee County, ID reports a light HIFLD roster (74 personnel, 6 departments); #25 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #25 of 44 in Idaho
- 4.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Marsing Rural Fire District
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Owyhee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bruneau Fire Department Bruneau | other | - |
| Grand View Fire Department Grand View | volunteer | 25 |
| Homedale Fire Department Homedale · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Marsing Rural Fire District Marsing | volunteer | 27 |
| Murphy-Reynolds-Wilson Fire Protection District Melba | other | - |
| Silver City Fire and Rescue Incorporated Silver City · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (74 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 74 roster).
Largest book: Marsing Rural Fire District holds 36% of county personnel (27 of 74).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Owyhee County? ▼
Owyhee County has 74 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 29% below the Idaho average.
How many fire departments are in Owyhee County, ID? ▼
Owyhee County, ID has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #25 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
Are Owyhee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Owyhee County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Owyhee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Owyhee 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 Owyhee County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.