County profile
Hood River County, OR 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Hood River County (Oregon) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hood River County, OR is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 249 personnel), #17 of 36 in-state.
- Personnel rank #17 of 36 in Oregon
- 4.02 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Westside Rural Fire Protection District
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 465 Oregon departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hood River County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Locks Fire and Emergency Medical Services Cascade Locks · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Dee Rural Fire Protection District Hood River | volunteer | 20 |
| Hood River Fire and Emergency Medical Services Hood River · EMS | career | 29 |
| Odell Rural Fire Protection District Hood River · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Parkdale Rural Fire Protection District Parkdale | volunteer | 40 |
| Pine Grove Rural Fire Protection District Hood River | volunteer | 38 |
| Westside Rural Fire Protection District Hood River | volunteer | 56 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
4.02 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 249 roster).
Largest book: Westside Rural Fire Protection District holds 22% of county personnel (56 of 249).
Photo-finish peer: Maui County, HI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Hood River County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Hood River County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Hood River County, OR? ▼
Hood River County, OR has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 36 among Oregon counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hood River County? ▼
Hood River County has 249 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 44% above the Oregon average.
Does Hood River County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Hood River County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Hood River County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.