County profile
Nelson County, ND 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Nelson County (North Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Nelson County, ND is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 139 personnel), #18 of 53 in-state.
- Personnel rank #18 of 53 in North Dakota
- 4.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Tolna Fire Department
- 1 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nelson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aneta Fire Protection District Aneta | volunteer | 20 |
| Dahlen Rural Fire Department Dahlen | other | - |
| Lakota Fire Department Lakota | volunteer | 24 |
| McVille Fire Protection District Mcville · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Michigan Fire Department Michigan | other | - |
| Pekin Fire Protection District Pekin | volunteer | 15 |
| Petersburg Fire Protection District Petersburg | volunteer | 19 |
| Tolna Fire Department Tolna | volunteer | 31 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 139 roster).
Largest book: Tolna Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (31 of 139).
Photo-finish peer: Appanoose County, IA (+0 personnel).
North Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
Are Nelson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Nelson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Nelson County, ND? ▼
Nelson County, ND has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Nelson County? ▼
Nelson County has 139 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 23% below the North Dakota average.
Does Nelson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Nelson 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 Volunteer-share read for Nelson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.