County profile
Burke County, ND 7 departments
72 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Burke County · #40 of 53 in-state.
Burke County, ND reports a light HIFLD roster (72 personnel, 7 departments); #40 of 53 in-state.
- Personnel rank #40 of 53 in North Dakota
- 4.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Columbus Rural Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Burke County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bowbells Fire Protection District and Ambulance Service Bowbells · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Columbus Fire Department Columbus | other | - |
| Columbus Rural Fire Department Columbus | volunteer | 30 |
| Flaxton Fire Protection District Flaxton · EMS | other | - |
| Lignite Fire Protection District Lignite · EMS | other | - |
| Portal Rural Fire Department Portal | other | - |
| Powers Lake Fire Protection District Powers Lake | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (72 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
4.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 72 roster).
Largest book: Columbus Rural Fire Department holds 42% of county personnel (30 of 72).
Photo-finish peer: Brantley County, GA (+0 personnel).
North Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Burke County? ▼
Burke County has 72 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 55% below the North Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Burke County, ND? ▼
Burke County, ND has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #40 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Burke County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Burke County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Burke County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Burke 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 Burke County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.