County profile
Sheridan County, WY 8 departments
Volunteer share 38% across 8 HIFLD departments in Sheridan County (Wyoming) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Sheridan County, WY leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 38% of 8; 199 personnel); #9 of 23 in-state.
- Personnel rank #9 of 23 in Wyoming
- 3.52 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Sheridan Fire - Rescue
- 4 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 167 Wyoming departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sheridan County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Big Horn Volunteer Fire Department Big Horn · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Clearmont Fire District Clearmont | volunteer | 50 |
| Dayton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Dayton · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Sheridan Area Rural Fire Protection District Sheridan | other | - |
| Sheridan County Airport Sheridan | other | - |
| Sheridan Fire - Rescue Sheridan · EMS | career | 57 |
| Story Volunteer Fire Department Story · EMS | other | 16 |
| Tongue River Fire Protection District Ranchester | other | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (38% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
3.52 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 199 roster).
Largest book: Sheridan Fire - Rescue holds 29% of county personnel (57 of 199).
Photo-finish peer: Park County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Sheridan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Sheridan County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Sheridan County, WY? ▼
Sheridan County, WY has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 23 among Wyoming counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Sheridan County? ▼
Sheridan County has 199 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 14% below the Wyoming average.
Does Sheridan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.