County profile
Powder River County, MT 3 departments
29 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Powder River County · #48 of 56 in-state.
Powder River County, MT reports a light HIFLD roster (29 personnel, 3 departments); #48 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #48 of 56 in Montana
- 3.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Broadus Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Powder River County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Creek Rural Fire District Biddle | other | - |
| Biddle Volunteer Fire Department Biddle | other | - |
| Broadus Volunteer Fire Department Broadus | volunteer | 29 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (29 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
3.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 29 roster).
Largest book: Broadus Volunteer Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (29 of 29).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Powder River County? ▼
Powder River County has 29 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 33% below the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Powder River County, MT? ▼
Powder River County, MT has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #48 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Powder River County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Powder River County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Powder River County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Powder River County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Powder River County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.