County profile
Kittitas County, WA 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Kittitas County (Washington) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Kittitas County, WA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 52 personnel), #24 of 39 in-state.
- Personnel rank #24 of 39 in Washington
- 5.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 77% of roster in Cle Elum Fire Department
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kittitas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Kittitas Fire Department Kittitas · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Cle Elum Fire Department Cle Elum · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Roslyn Fire Department Roslyn · EMS | volunteer | - |
| South Cle Elum Fire Department South Cle Elum · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Washington State Department of Natural Resources - Ellensburg Ellensburg | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
5.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 52 roster).
Largest book: Cle Elum Fire Department holds 77% of county personnel (40 of 52).
Photo-finish peer: Fayette County, AL (+0 personnel).
Washington volunteer context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Kittitas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Kittitas County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Kittitas County, WA? ▼
Kittitas County, WA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Kittitas County? ▼
Kittitas County has 52 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 73% below the Washington average.
Does Kittitas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Kittitas 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 Volunteer-share read for Kittitas County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.