County profile
Big Horn County, MT 4 departments
51 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Big Horn County · #40 of 56 in-state.
Big Horn County, MT reports a light HIFLD roster (51 personnel, 4 departments); #40 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #40 of 56 in Montana
- 7.84 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Hardin Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Big Horn County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County Rural Fire Department Hardin | volunteer | 15 |
| Crow Agency Fire Department Crow Agency | volunteer | 13 |
| Hardin Volunteer Fire Department Hardin | volunteer | 23 |
| Lodge Grass Volunteer Fire Department Lodge Grass | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (51 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
7.84 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 51 roster).
Largest book: Hardin Volunteer Fire Department holds 45% of county personnel (23 of 51).
Photo-finish peer: Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County, AK (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Big Horn County? ▼
Big Horn County has 51 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 13% below the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Big Horn County, MT? ▼
Big Horn County, MT has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #40 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Big Horn County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 4 departments (75%) in Big Horn County are volunteer.
Does Big Horn County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Big Horn County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Big Horn County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.