County profile
Beaverhead County, MT 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Beaverhead County (Montana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Beaverhead County, MT is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 156 personnel), #13 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #13 of 56 in Montana
- 3.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Dillon Fire Department
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Beaverhead County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dillon Fire Department Dillon | volunteer | 32 |
| Grant Fire Department Dillon | volunteer | 30 |
| Grasshopper Valley Fire Department Polaris · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Jackson Fire Department Jackson | volunteer | 30 |
| Lima Rural Volunteer Fire Department Lima · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Wisdom Fire Department Wisdom · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Wise River Volunteer Fire Company Wise River · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
3.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 156 roster).
Largest book: Dillon Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (32 of 156).
Photo-finish peer: Baker County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Beaverhead County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Beaverhead County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Beaverhead County, MT? ▼
Beaverhead County, MT has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Beaverhead County? ▼
Beaverhead County has 156 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 47% above the Montana average.
Does Beaverhead County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Beaverhead 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 Beaverhead County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.