County profile
Dawson County, MT 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Dawson County (Montana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Dawson County, MT is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 74 personnel), #31 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #31 of 56 in Montana
- 4.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Glendive Fire Department / Dawson Rural Fire Department
- 3 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dawson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Glendive Fire Department / Dawson Rural Fire Department Glendive | volunteer | 35 |
| Richey Volunteer Fire Department Richey | volunteer | 15 |
| West Glendive Fire Department / Dawson Rural Fire Department Glendive | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 74 roster).
Largest book: Glendive Fire Department / Dawson Rural Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (35 of 74).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, GA (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
Are Dawson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Dawson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Dawson County, MT? ▼
Dawson County, MT has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #31 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Dawson County? ▼
Dawson County has 74 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 67% above the Montana average.
Does Dawson County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Dawson County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Dawson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.