County profile
Wells County, ND 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Wells County (North Dakota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Wells County, ND is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 128 personnel), #21 of 53 in-state.
- Personnel rank #21 of 53 in North Dakota
- 3.91 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Harvey Rural Fire Protection District / City of Harvey Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 338 North Dakota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wells County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdon Volunteer Fire Department Bowdon | volunteer | 18 |
| Cathay Fire Protection District Cathay | volunteer | 18 |
| Fessenden Fire Protection District Fessenden · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Harvey Rural Fire Protection District / City of Harvey Fire Department Harvey · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Sykeston Fire Protection District Sykeston | volunteer | 15 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.91 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 128 roster).
Largest book: Harvey Rural Fire Protection District / City of Harvey Fire Department holds 39% of county personnel (50 of 128).
Photo-finish peer: Lincoln County, AR (+0 personnel).
North Dakota volunteer context
- State departments
- 338
- Annual fires
- 6,600
- Volunteer %
- 72%
FAQ
Are Wells County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Wells County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Wells County, ND? ▼
Wells County, ND has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 53 among North Dakota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Wells County? ▼
Wells County has 128 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 18% above the North Dakota average.
Does Wells County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Wells 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 Wells County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.