County profile
Richland County, MT 4 departments
68 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Richland County · #34 of 56 in-state.
Richland County, MT reports a light HIFLD roster (68 personnel, 4 departments); #34 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #34 of 56 in Montana
- 4.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Sidney Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Richland County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Fairview | volunteer | 21 |
| Lambert Rural Fire District Lambert | volunteer | 15 |
| Savage Volunteer Fire Company Savage | other | - |
| Sidney Volunteer Fire Department Sidney | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (68 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 68 roster).
Largest book: Sidney Volunteer Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (32 of 68).
Photo-finish peer: St Francis County, AR (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Richland County? ▼
Richland County has 68 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 13% above the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Richland County, MT? ▼
Richland County, MT has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Richland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 4 departments (75%) in Richland County are volunteer.
Does Richland County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Richland 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 Richland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.