Linton Fire Department
Linton, ND · Emmons County
Linton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Linton, ND (Emmons County), with 1 station and 36 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 36
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 250 ND depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Linton, ND
- County
- Emmons County
- FDID
- 15207
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-19768 | $319,047.62 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the North Dakota average
How Linton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Dakota. It is larger than 80% of the 250 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 13
- ND departments
- 338
What This Data Tells You About Linton Fire Department
Linton Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Linton, within Emmons County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. North Dakota has 338 registered fire departments and 7,271 total personnel, averaging roughly 22 staff per department. Linton Fire Department runs 64% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 6,600 fires, 13 fire deaths, and 72% 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: Linton Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $319,047.62 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 Linton Fire Department have? ▼
Linton Fire Department has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 64% above the North Dakota average of 22 per department.
Does Linton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Linton Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Linton Fire Department operate? ▼
Linton Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Linton Fire Department? ▼
Linton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Emmons County, ND. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Linton Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Linton Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $319,047.62 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
How many fire departments are in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota has 338 fire departments with 7,271 total personnel. 72% are volunteer departments.
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