Lander Volunteer Fire Department
Lander, WY · Fremont County
Lander Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lander, WY (Fremont County), with 1 station and 41 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 41
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(29/dept)
of 133 WY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Lander, WY
- County
- Fremont County
- FDID
- 13521
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2015FO05348 | $232,755 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Wyoming average
How Lander Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wyoming. It is larger than 77% of the 133 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 10
- WY departments
- 167
What This Data Tells You About Lander Volunteer Fire Department
Lander Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Lander, within Fremont County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 41 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Wyoming has 167 registered fire departments and 4,872 total personnel, averaging roughly 29 staff per department. Lander Volunteer Fire Department runs 41% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 5,500 fires, 10 fire deaths, and 49% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Lander Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $232,755 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Lander Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Lander Volunteer Fire Department has 41 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 41% above the Wyoming average of 29 per department.
Does Lander Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Lander Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Lander Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Lander Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Lander Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Lander Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Fremont County, WY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Lander Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Lander Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $232,755 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
How many fire departments are in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming has 167 fire departments with 4,872 total personnel. 49% are volunteer departments.
Fire Department Guides
Related Fire Data
Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.
Nearby Departments
Explore More
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.