County profile
Mountrail County, ND 5 departments
79 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Mountrail County · #35 of 53 in-state.
Mountrail County, ND reports a light HIFLD roster (79 personnel, 5 departments); #35 of 53 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 53 in North Dakota
- 3.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Plaza Volunteer Fire Protection District
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mountrail County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| New Town Fire Department New Town | other | - |
| Parshall Fire Protection District Parshall · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Plaza Volunteer Fire Protection District Plaza · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Stanley City Fire Department / Stanley Rural Fire Department Stanley | volunteer | 25 |
| Three Affiliated Tribes Fire Management Program New Town | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (79 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
3.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 79 roster).
Largest book: Plaza Volunteer Fire Protection District holds 39% of county personnel (31 of 79).
Photo-finish peer: Talbot County, GA (+0 personnel).
North Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mountrail County? ▼
Mountrail County has 79 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 27% below the North Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Mountrail County, ND? ▼
Mountrail County, ND has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mountrail County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Mountrail County are volunteer.
Does Mountrail County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Mountrail 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 Personnel totals for Mountrail County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.