County profile
Wheatland County, MT 4 departments
36 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Wheatland County · #44 of 56 in-state.
Wheatland County, MT reports a light HIFLD roster (36 personnel, 4 departments); #44 of 56 in-state.
- Personnel rank #44 of 56 in Montana
- 5.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 78% of roster in Harlowton Volunteer Fire Department/Wheatland County Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wheatland County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Harlowton Volunteer Fire Department/Wheatland County Volunteer Fire Department Harlowton | volunteer | 28 |
| Judith Gap Volunteer Fire Department Judith Gap | other | - |
| Two Dot Volunteer Fire Department Two Dot | volunteer | 8 |
| Wheatland County Fire Department Shawmut | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (36 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 36 roster).
Largest book: Harlowton Volunteer Fire Department/Wheatland County Volunteer Fire Department holds 78% of county personnel (28 of 36).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wheatland County? ▼
Wheatland County has 36 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 40% below the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Wheatland County, MT? ▼
Wheatland County, MT has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #44 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wheatland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Wheatland County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Wheatland County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Wheatland 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 Wheatland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.