County profile
Bowman County, ND 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Bowman County (North Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Bowman County, ND is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 67 personnel), #43 of 53 in-state.
- Personnel rank #43 of 53 in North Dakota
- 4.48 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Bowman Fire Department
- 3 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bowman County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bowman Fire Department Bowman · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Rhame Fire Protection District Rhame · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Scranton Fire Protection District Scranton · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.48 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 67 roster).
Largest book: Bowman Fire Department holds 36% of county personnel (24 of 67).
Photo-finish peer: Lee County, GA (+0 personnel).
North Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
Are Bowman County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Bowman County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Bowman County, ND? ▼
Bowman County, ND has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #43 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Bowman County? ▼
Bowman County has 67 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 0% above the North Dakota average.
Does Bowman County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Bowman County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Bowman County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.