County profile
Wasco County, OR 10 departments
Volunteer share 30% across 10 HIFLD departments in Wasco County (Oregon) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Wasco County, OR leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 30% of 10; 251 personnel); #16 of 36 in-state.
- Personnel rank #16 of 36 in Oregon
- 3.19 stations per 100 personnel
- 63% of roster in Pine Hollow Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 465 Oregon departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wasco County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dufur Volunteer Fire Department Dufur · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Juniper Flat Rural Fire Protection District Maupin · EMS | other | - |
| Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue The Dalles · EMS | career | 52 |
| Mosier Fire Department Mosier · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Mosier Rural Fire Department Mosier · EMS | other | - |
| Mosier Rural Fire District Mosier · EMS | other | - |
| Pine Hollow Volunteer Fire Department Wamic | volunteer | 157 |
| Pine Hollow Volunteer Fire Department Tygh Valley · EMS | other | - |
| Shaniko Volunteer Fire Department Shaniko | other | - |
| Tygh Valley Fire Department Tygh Valley | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (30% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (30% volunteer).
3.19 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 251 roster).
Largest book: Pine Hollow Volunteer Fire Department holds 63% of county personnel (157 of 251).
Photo-finish peer: Ascension County, LA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Wasco County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Wasco County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Wasco County, OR? ▼
Wasco County, OR has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 36 among Oregon counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Wasco County? ▼
Wasco County has 251 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 0% above the Oregon average.
Does Wasco County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Wasco 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 Wasco County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.