County profile
Richland County, ND 15 departments
317 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Richland County · #4 of 53 in-state.
Richland County, ND carries a heavy HIFLD roster (317 personnel across 15 departments) - #4 of 53 in-state; mix 0/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 53 in North Dakota
- 4.10 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Mantador Fire Protection District
- 9 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Richland County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (317 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
4.10 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 317 roster).
Largest book: Mantador Fire Protection District holds 16% of county personnel (50 of 317).
Photo-finish peer: Boone County, AR (+1 personnel).
North Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Richland County? ▼
Richland County has 317 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% below the North Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Richland County, ND? ▼
Richland County, ND has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Richland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 15 departments (73%) in Richland County are volunteer.
Does Richland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Richland 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 Richland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.