County profile
Polk County, OR 4 departments
246 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Polk County · #13 of 36 in-state.
Polk County, OR carries a heavy HIFLD roster (246 personnel across 4 departments) - #13 of 36 in-state; mix 0/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 36 in Oregon
- 2.03 stations per 100 personnel
- 53% of roster in Southwest Polk County Rural Fire Protection District
- 3 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 465 Oregon departments statewide
Fire Departments in Polk County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fire Department Dallas · EMS | volunteer | 90 |
| Falls City Fire Department Falls City · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Southwest Polk County Rural Fire Protection District Dallas · EMS | volunteer | 131 |
| Southwest Polk County Rural Fire Protection District Rickreall | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (246 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
2.03 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 246 roster).
Largest book: Southwest Polk County Rural Fire Protection District holds 53% of county personnel (131 of 246).
Photo-finish peer: Saline County, KS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Polk County? ▼
Polk County has 246 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 62, which is 148% above the Oregon average.
How many fire departments are in Polk County, OR? ▼
Polk County, OR has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 36 among Oregon counties with at least one listed department.
Are Polk County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 4 departments (75%) in Polk County are volunteer.
Does Polk County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Polk 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 Polk County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.