County profile
Powell County, MT 8 departments
Volunteer share 38% across 8 HIFLD departments in Powell County (Montana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Powell County, MT leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 38% of 8; 126 personnel); #16 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #16 of 56 in Montana
- 3.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Montana State Prison
- 1 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Powell County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Volunteer Fire Department Avon | other | - |
| Deer Lodge Volunteer Fire Department Deer Lodge | volunteer | 25 |
| Elliston Volunteer Fire Department Elliston | other | - |
| Garrison Volunteer Fire Department Garrison | volunteer | 28 |
| Helmville Fire Department Helmville · EMS | other | - |
| Montana State Prison Deer Lodge | career | 45 |
| Ovando Volunteer Fire Department Ovando | other | - |
| Race Track Valley Fire District Deer Lodge | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (38% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
3.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 126 roster).
Largest book: Montana State Prison holds 36% of county personnel (45 of 126).
Photo-finish peer: Mitchell County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Powell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Powell County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Powell County, MT? ▼
Powell County, MT has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Powell County? ▼
Powell County has 126 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 7% above the Montana average.
Does Powell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Powell 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 Powell County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.