County profile
Kidder County, ND 6 departments
75 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Kidder County · #37 of 53 in-state.
Kidder County, ND reports a light HIFLD roster (75 personnel, 6 departments); #37 of 53 in-state.
- Personnel rank #37 of 53 in North Dakota
- 4.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Steele Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kidder County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Fire Protection District Dawson · EMS | other | - |
| Pettibone Fire Protection District Pettibone · EMS | other | - |
| Robinson Rural Fire Department Robinson · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Steele Volunteer Fire Department Steele · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Tappen Volunteer Fire Department Tappen · EMS | other | - |
| Tuttle Fire Protection District Tuttle · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (75 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 75 roster).
Largest book: Steele Volunteer Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (30 of 75).
Photo-finish peer: Drew County, AR (+0 personnel).
North Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kidder County? ▼
Kidder County has 75 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 41% below the North Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Kidder County, ND? ▼
Kidder County, ND has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #37 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kidder County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Kidder County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Kidder County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Kidder 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 Kidder County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.