County profile
Yellowstone County, MT 12 departments
258 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Yellowstone County · #8 of 56 in-state.
Yellowstone County, MT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (258 personnel across 12 departments) - #8 of 56 in-state; mix 2/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 56 in Montana
- 5.81 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Billings Fire Department
- 10 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 416 Montana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Yellowstone County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Crash Fire Rescue Billings · EMS | career | 15 |
| Billings Fire Department Billings · EMS | career | 108 |
| Blue Creek Volunteer Fire Department Billings · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Broadview Volunteer Fire Department Broadview · EMS | other | - |
| Cenex Harvest State Fire Brigade Laurel | other | - |
| Conoco Phillips Emergency Response Team Billings · EMS | other | - |
| Custer Volunteer Fire Department Custer · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Exxonmobil Emergency Response Team Billings · EMS | other | - |
| Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Laurel | volunteer | 35 |
| Shepherd Volunteer Fire Department Station Shepherd · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Worden Volunteer Fire Department Worden · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Worden Volunteer Fire Department Pompeys Pillar · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (258 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (42% volunteer).
5.81 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 258 roster).
Largest book: Billings Fire Department holds 42% of county personnel (108 of 258).
Photo-finish peer: Sumner County, KS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Yellowstone County? ▼
Yellowstone County has 258 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 47% above the Montana average.
How many fire departments are in Yellowstone County, MT? ▼
Yellowstone County, MT has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 56 among Montana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Yellowstone County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yellowstone County has a mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Yellowstone County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.