County profile
Grant County, WA 8 departments
140 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Grant County · #12 of 39 in-state.
Grant County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (140 personnel across 8 departments) - #12 of 39 in-state; mix 3/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 39 in Washington
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Moses Lake Fire Department
- 5 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grant County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Coulee City Fire Department Coulee City · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Electric City Volunteer Fire Department Electric City | volunteer | 20 |
| Ephrata Fire Department Ephrata | volunteer | 36 |
| Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department Grand Coulee · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Moses Lake Fire Department Moses Lake · EMS | career | 45 |
| Port of Moses Lake Public Safety Department Moses Lake · EMS | career | - |
| Soap Lake Fire Department Soap Lake | other | - |
| United States Bureau of Reclamation Fire Protection - Grand Coulee Dam Grand Coulee · EMS | career | 5 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (140 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 140 roster).
Largest book: Moses Lake Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (45 of 140).
Photo-finish peer: Yamhill County, OR (+0 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Grant County? ▼
Grant County has 140 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 51% below the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in Grant County, WA? ▼
Grant County, WA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are Grant County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Grant County has a mix: 3 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Grant County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Grant 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 Personnel totals for Grant County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.