County profile
Missoula County, MT 12 departments
376 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Missoula County · #2 of 56 in-state.
Missoula County, MT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (376 personnel across 12 departments) - #2 of 56 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 56 in Montana
- 6.38 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Missoula Rural Fire District
- 4 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Missoula County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Rural Fire District Clinton | volunteer | 19 |
| East Missoula Volunteer Fire Department Missoula | volunteer | 21 |
| Frenchtown Rural Fire District Missoula | other | - |
| Frenchtown Rural Fire District Frenchtown · EMS | volunteer | 75 |
| Greenough Potomac Fire Greenough | other | - |
| Greenough Potomac Fire Department Bonner · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Missoula Fire Department Missoula | career | 78 |
| Missoula Rural Fire District Missoula | volunteer | 80 |
| Missoula Rural Fire District Lolo | other | - |
| Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Seeley Lake · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Smokejumper Base and Aerial Fire Depot Missoula | other | - |
| Swan Valley Emergency Services Condon · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (376 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (58% volunteer).
6.38 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 376 roster).
Largest book: Missoula Rural Fire District holds 21% of county personnel (80 of 376).
Photo-finish peer: Livingston County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Missoula County? ▼
Missoula County has 376 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 107% above the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Missoula County, MT? ▼
Missoula County, MT has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Missoula County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 12 departments (58%) in Missoula County are volunteer.
Does Missoula County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Missoula 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 Missoula County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.