County profile
Whitman County, WA 5 departments
122 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Whitman County · #21 of 39 in-state.
Whitman County, WA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (122 personnel across 5 departments) - #21 of 39 in-state; mix 1/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #21 of 39 in Washington
- 2.46 stations per 100 personnel
- 48% of roster in City of Colfax Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 483 Washington departments statewide
Fire Departments in Whitman County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Colfax Fire Department Colfax · EMS | volunteer | 58 |
| Malden Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Malden · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Pullman Fire Department Pullman · EMS | career | 49 |
| Town of Albion Fire and Emergency Medical Services Albion · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Volunteer Firemen Incorporated Colfax · EMS | volunteer | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (122 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
2.46 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 122 roster).
Largest book: City of Colfax Fire Department holds 48% of county personnel (58 of 122).
Photo-finish peer: Chilton County, AL (+0 personnel).
Washington roster context
- State departments
- 483
- Annual fires
- 38,900
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Whitman County? ▼
Whitman County has 122 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 35% below the Washington average.
How many fire departments are in Whitman County, WA? ▼
Whitman County, WA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 39 among Washington counties with at least one listed department.
Are Whitman County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Whitman County are volunteer.
Does Whitman County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Whitman 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 Whitman County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.