County profile
Madison County, MT 6 departments
60 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Madison County · #36 of 56 in-state.
Madison County, MT reports a light HIFLD roster (60 personnel, 6 departments); #36 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #36 of 56 in Montana
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Madison County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Rural Fire District Alder · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Harris-Norris-Pony Fire District Harrison · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Madison Valley Rural Fire Department Ennis | other | - |
| Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department Sheridan | volunteer | 24 |
| Twin Bridges City Fire Department Twin Bridges | other | - |
| Virginia City Volunteer Fire Department Virginia City | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (60 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 60 roster).
Largest book: Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (24 of 60).
Photo-finish peer: Lafayette County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Madison County? ▼
Madison County has 60 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 33% below the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Madison County, MT? ▼
Madison County, MT has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #36 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Madison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Madison County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Madison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Madison 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 Madison County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.