County profile
Washington County, ID 4 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 4 HIFLD departments in Washington County (Idaho) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Washington County, ID is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 4 departments; 98 personnel), #20 of 44 in-state.
- Personnel rank #20 of 44 in Idaho
- 6.12 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Weiser Area Rural Fire District
- 4 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 292 Idaho departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Fire Protection District Cambridge · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Midvale Fire District Midvale · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Weiser Area Rural Fire District Weiser · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Weiser City Fire and Rescue Weiser · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
6.12 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 98 roster).
Largest book: Weiser Area Rural Fire District holds 33% of county personnel (32 of 98).
Photo-finish peer: Lincoln County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 4 departments (100%) in Washington County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, ID? ▼
Washington County, ID has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 44 among Idaho counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 98 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 47% above the Idaho average.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Washington 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 Washington County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.