County profile
Sherman County, OR 5 departments
42 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Sherman County · #35 of 36 in-state.
Sherman County, OR reports a light HIFLD roster (42 personnel, 5 departments); #35 of 36 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 36 in Oregon
- 11.90 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in North Sherman County Rural Fire Protection District
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 465 Oregon departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sherman County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Moro Fire Department Moro · EMS | other | - |
| Moro Rural Fire Protection District Moro · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
| North Sherman County Rural Fire Protection District Wasco · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Rufus Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service Rufus · EMS | volunteer | 6 |
| South Sherman Fire Protection District Grass Valley · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (42 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
11.90 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 42 roster).
Largest book: North Sherman County Rural Fire Protection District holds 31% of county personnel (13 of 42).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sherman County? ▼
Sherman County has 42 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 68% below the Oregon average.
How many fire departments are in Sherman County, OR? ▼
Sherman County, OR has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 36 among Oregon counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sherman County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Sherman County are volunteer.
Does Sherman County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Sherman 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 Sherman County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.