County profile
Hill County, MT 11 departments
62 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Hill County · #35 of 56 in-state.
Hill County, MT reports a light HIFLD roster (62 personnel, 11 departments); #35 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 56 in Montana
- 6.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Inverness Rural Fire Department
- 1 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hill County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Paw Volunteer Fire Company Havre | other | - |
| Box Elder Rural Fire District Box Elder | other | - |
| City of Havre Fire Department Havre · EMS | career | 17 |
| Gildford Rural Fire Department Gildford | other | - |
| Havre Rural Fire District Havre | other | - |
| Hingham Volunteer Fire Department Hingham | volunteer | 10 |
| Inverness Rural Fire Department Inverness | volunteer | 25 |
| Kremlin Rural Fire District Kremlin | other | - |
| Rudyard Rural Fire District Rudyard | volunteer | 10 |
| Saint Joe Rural Fire District Havre | other | - |
| Wildhorse Rural Fire District Havre | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (62 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (27% volunteer).
6.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 62 roster).
Largest book: Inverness Rural Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (25 of 62).
Photo-finish peer: Charlotte County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hill County? ▼
Hill County has 62 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 6, which is 60% below the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Hill County, MT? ▼
Hill County, MT has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hill County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hill County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Hill County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Hill 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 Hill County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.