County profile
Humboldt County, NV 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Humboldt County (Nevada) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Humboldt County, NV is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 77 personnel), #11 of 17 in-state.
- Personnel rank #11 of 17 in Nevada
- 7.79 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Humboldt Fire Protection District / Winnemucca Rural Fire Department
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 156 Nevada departments statewide
Fire Departments in Humboldt County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Golconda Fire Protection District Golconda · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Humboldt Fire Protection District / Winnemucca Rural Fire Department Winnemucca · EMS | career | 26 |
| McDermitt Fire Protection District Mcdermitt | volunteer | 17 |
| Orovada Fire Protection District Orovada · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Paradise Valley Fire Protection District Paradise Valley | volunteer | - |
| Pueblo Fire District Denio | volunteer | 12 |
| Valmy Volunteer Fire Department Valmy · EMS | volunteer | 2 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
7.79 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 77 roster).
Largest book: Humboldt Fire Protection District / Winnemucca Rural Fire Department holds 34% of county personnel (26 of 77).
Photo-finish peer: Richmond County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Humboldt County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Humboldt County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Humboldt County, NV? ▼
Humboldt County, NV has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 17 among Nevada counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Humboldt County? ▼
Humboldt County has 77 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 59% below the Nevada average.
Does Humboldt County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Humboldt County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Humboldt County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.