County profile
Sheridan County, MT 6 departments
76 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Sheridan County · #30 of 56 in-state.
Sheridan County, MT reports a light HIFLD roster (76 personnel, 6 departments); #30 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #30 of 56 in Montana
- 6.58 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Medicine Lake Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sheridan County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine Lake Volunteer Fire Department Medicine Lake · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Medicine Lake Volunteer Fire Department Reserve | other | - |
| Outlook Fire Department Outlook | volunteer | 20 |
| Plentywood City Volunteer Fire Department Plentywood · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Redstone Rural Fire District Redstone | other | - |
| Westby Volunteer Fire Department Westby · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (76 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
6.58 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 76 roster).
Largest book: Medicine Lake Volunteer Fire Department holds 39% of county personnel (30 of 76).
Photo-finish peer: Macon County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sheridan County? ▼
Sheridan County has 76 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 13% below the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Sheridan County, MT? ▼
Sheridan County, MT has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #30 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sheridan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Sheridan County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Sheridan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.