County profile
Esmeralda County, NV 4 departments
25 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Esmeralda County · #16 of 17 in-state.
Esmeralda County, NV reports a light HIFLD roster (25 personnel, 4 departments); #16 of 17 in-state.
- Personnel rank #16 of 17 in Nevada
- 12.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Goldfield Fire Department / Goldfield Volunteer Ambulance Service
- 3 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 156 Nevada departments statewide
Fire Departments in Esmeralda County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Lake Valley Fire Department Dyer · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Gold Point Volunteer Fire Department Goldfield | volunteer | 6 |
| Goldfield Fire Department / Goldfield Volunteer Ambulance Service Goldfield · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Silver Peak Fire Department / Silver Peak Ambulance Service Silver Peak · EMS | volunteer | 9 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (25 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
12.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 25 roster).
Largest book: Goldfield Fire Department / Goldfield Volunteer Ambulance Service holds 40% of county personnel (10 of 25).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Esmeralda County? ▼
Esmeralda County has 25 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 6, which is 78% below the Nevada average.
How many fire departments are in Esmeralda County, NV? ▼
Esmeralda County, NV has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 17 among Nevada counties with at least one listed department.
Are Esmeralda County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 4 departments (100%) in Esmeralda County are volunteer.
Does Esmeralda County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.