County profile
Pondera County, MT 5 departments
41 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Pondera County · #42 of 56 in-state.
Pondera County, MT reports a light HIFLD roster (41 personnel, 5 departments); #42 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #42 of 56 in Montana
- 4.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 59% of roster in Valier Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pondera County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Volunteer Fire Department Brady | other | - |
| Conrad Volunteer Fire Department Conrad · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Heart Butte Fire Department Heart Butte · EMS | other | - |
| Pondera County Rural Fire District Brady | other | - |
| Valier Volunteer Fire Department Valier · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (41 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
4.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 41 roster).
Largest book: Valier Volunteer Fire Department holds 59% of county personnel (24 of 41).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pondera County? ▼
Pondera County has 41 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 47% below the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Pondera County, MT? ▼
Pondera County, MT has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #42 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pondera County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pondera County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Pondera County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Pondera 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 Pondera County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.