County profile
Ward County, ND 12 departments
258 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Ward County · #7 of 53 in-state.
Ward County, ND carries a heavy HIFLD roster (258 personnel across 12 departments) - #7 of 53 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 53 in North Dakota
- 4.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Minot Fire Department
- 7 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ward County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Berthold Volunteer Fire Department Berthold · EMS | other | - |
| Burlington Rural Fire Department Burlington · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Carpio Fire Protection District Carpio · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Des Lacs Fire Protection District Des Lacs | volunteer | 28 |
| Donnybrook Fire Protection District Donnybrook · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Douglas Fire Protection District Douglas · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Kenmare Fire Department / Kenmare Rural Fire Department Kenmare · EMS | other | - |
| Minot Fire Department Minot | career | 50 |
| Minot Rural Fire Department Minot | volunteer | 34 |
| Ryder-Makoti Fire Protection District / Ryder-Makoti Ambulance Service Ryder · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Sawyer Fire Protection District Sawyer | other | - |
| Surrey Fire Department Surrey | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (258 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 258 roster).
Largest book: Minot Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (50 of 258).
Photo-finish peer: Republic County, KS (+0 personnel).
North Dakota roster context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ward County? ▼
Ward County has 258 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 0% above the North Dakota average.
How many fire departments are in Ward County, ND? ▼
Ward County, ND has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ward County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 12 departments (67%) in Ward County are volunteer.
Does Ward County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Ward 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 Ward County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.