County profile
Valley County, MT 9 departments
33 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Valley County · #45 of 56 in-state.
Valley County, MT reports a light HIFLD roster (33 personnel, 9 departments); #45 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #45 of 56 in Montana
- 6.06 stations per 100 personnel
- 85% of roster in Opheim Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Valley County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Peck Volunteer Fire Department Fort Peck | other | - |
| Frazer Volunteer Fire Company Frazer | other | - |
| Glasgow Fire Department - North Side Fire Hall Glasgow | other | - |
| Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department Glasgow · EMS | other | - |
| Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department Hinsdale | other | - |
| Nashua Volunteer Fire Department Nashua | other | - |
| Opheim Volunteer Fire Department Opheim | volunteer | 28 |
| Saint Marie Rural Fire District Saint Marie | volunteer | 5 |
| Saint Marie Rural Fire District-Truck Storage Building Saint Marie | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (33 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (22% volunteer).
6.06 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 33 roster).
Largest book: Opheim Volunteer Fire Department holds 85% of county personnel (28 of 33).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Valley County? ▼
Valley County has 33 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 4, which is 73% below the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Valley County, MT? ▼
Valley County, MT has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #45 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Valley County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Valley County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Valley County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Valley 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 Valley County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.