County profile
Mclean County, ND 9 departments
345 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Mclean County · #3 of 53 in-state.
Mclean County, ND carries a heavy HIFLD roster (345 personnel across 9 departments) - #3 of 53 in-state; mix 0/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 53 in North Dakota
- 2.03 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Butte Fire Protection District
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mclean County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Butte Fire Protection District Butte · EMS | volunteer | 100 |
| Garrison Fire Department Garrison · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Max Fire Protection District Max · EMS | other | - |
| Mercer Rural Fire Protection District Mercer · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Riverdale Fire Department and Ambulance Riverdale · EMS | other | - |
| Turtle Lake Fire Protection District Turtle Lake | volunteer | 32 |
| Underwood Fire Department Underwood · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Washburn Fire Department Washburn · EMS | volunteer | 49 |
| Wilton Fire Protection District Wilton | volunteer | 66 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (345 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
2.03 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 345 roster).
Largest book: Butte Fire Protection District holds 29% of county personnel (100 of 345).
Photo-finish peer: Sanilac County, MI (+0 personnel).
North Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mclean County? ▼
Mclean County has 345 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 73% above the North Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Mclean County, ND? ▼
Mclean County, ND has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mclean County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Mclean County are volunteer.
Does Mclean County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Mclean 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 Mclean County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.