County profile
Lander County, NV 4 departments
35 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Lander County · #15 of 17 in-state.
Lander County, NV reports a light HIFLD roster (35 personnel, 4 departments); #15 of 17 in-state.
- Personnel rank #15 of 17 in Nevada
- 5.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 80% of roster in Battle Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Ltr
- 1 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 156 Nevada departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lander County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Volunteer Fire Department Austin | volunteer | - |
| Battle Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Ltr Battle Mountain · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Kingston Volunteer Fire Department Austin | volunteer | 7 |
| Nevada Division of Forestry - Northern Area Region Office / Dunphy Volunteer Fire Department Battle Mountain | volunteer | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (35 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
5.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 35 roster).
Largest book: Battle Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Ltr holds 80% of county personnel (28 of 35).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lander County? ▼
Lander County has 35 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 67% below the Nevada average.
How many fire departments are in Lander County, NV? ▼
Lander County, NV has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 17 among Nevada counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lander County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 4 departments (100%) in Lander County are volunteer.
Does Lander County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Lander 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 Lander County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.