County profile
Towner County, ND 4 departments
29 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Towner County · #50 of 53 in-state.
Towner County, ND reports a light HIFLD roster (29 personnel, 4 departments); #50 of 53 in-state.
- Personnel rank #50 of 53 in North Dakota
- 3.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 66% of roster in Egeland Fire Protection District / Egeland Fire Department
- 2 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Towner County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bisbee Fire Department Bisbee · EMS | other | - |
| Cando Fire Department Cando · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Egeland Fire Protection District / Egeland Fire Department Egeland | volunteer | 19 |
| Rocklake Fire Protection District / Rocklake Fire Department Rocklake | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (29 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
3.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 29 roster).
Largest book: Egeland Fire Protection District / Egeland Fire Department holds 66% of county personnel (19 of 29).
North Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Towner County? ▼
Towner County has 29 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 68% below the North Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Towner County, ND? ▼
Towner County, ND has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #50 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Towner County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Towner County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Towner County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Towner 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 Towner County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.