County profile
Platte County, WY 7 departments
Volunteer share 43% across 7 HIFLD departments in Platte County (Wyoming) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Platte County, WY leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 43% of 7; 99 personnel); #10 of 23 in-state.
- Personnel rank #10 of 23 in Wyoming
- 5.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Wheatland Fire Department
- 5 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 167 Wyoming departments statewide
Fire Departments in Platte County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Guernsey Crash Fire Rescue-Dod Guernsey · EMS | other | 11 |
| Glendo Volunteer Fire Department Glendo · EMS | other | - |
| Guernsey Rural Fire District Guernsey | other | - |
| Guernsey Volunteer Fire Department Guernsey · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Hartville Volunteer Fire Department Hartville · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Laramie Peak Fire Zone Fire Department Wheatland | other | 25 |
| Wheatland Fire Department Wheatland · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (43% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
5.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 99 roster).
Largest book: Wheatland Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (31 of 99).
Photo-finish peer: Fayette County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Platte County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Platte County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Platte County, WY? ▼
Platte County, WY has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 23 among Wyoming counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Platte County? ▼
Platte County has 99 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 52% below the Wyoming average.
Does Platte County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Platte 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 Platte County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.