County profile
Musselshell County, MT 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Musselshell County (Montana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Musselshell County, MT is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 101 personnel), #20 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #20 of 56 in Montana
- 4.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Musselshell County Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Musselshell County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Mountain Volunteer Fire Association Roundup | other | - |
| Dean Creek Community Association Volunteer Fire Department Lavina | volunteer | 20 |
| Hawk Creek Volunteer Fire Department Musselshell | volunteer | 15 |
| Melstone Volunteer Fire Department / Melstone Quick Response Unit Melstone · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Musselshell County Fire Department Roundup | volunteer | 28 |
| Roundup Volunteer Fire Department Roundup | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 101 roster).
Largest book: Musselshell County Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (28 of 101).
Photo-finish peer: Alamosa County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Musselshell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Musselshell County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Musselshell County, MT? ▼
Musselshell County, MT has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Musselshell County? ▼
Musselshell County has 101 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 13% above the Montana average.
Does Musselshell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Musselshell County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Musselshell County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.