County profile
Mercer County, ND 6 departments
102 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Mercer County · #27 of 53 in-state.
Mercer County, ND reports a light HIFLD roster (102 personnel, 6 departments); #27 of 53 in-state.
- Personnel rank #27 of 53 in North Dakota
- 3.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in City of Hazen Fire and Rescue
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mercer County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beulah Rural Fire Protection District Beulah | volunteer | 30 |
| City of Hazen Fire and Rescue Hazen · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Golden Valley Fire Protection District Golden Valley | other | - |
| Pick City Fire Department Hazen · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Stanton Fire Department / Stanton Rural Fire Protection District Stanton | volunteer | 25 |
| Zap Rural Fire Protection District Zap | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (102 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 102 roster).
Largest book: City of Hazen Fire and Rescue holds 33% of county personnel (34 of 102).
Photo-finish peer: Archuleta County, CO (+0 personnel).
North Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mercer County? ▼
Mercer County has 102 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 23% below the North Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Mercer County, ND? ▼
Mercer County, ND has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #27 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mercer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Mercer County are volunteer.
Does Mercer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Mercer 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 Mercer County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.