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LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lusk, WY · Niobrara County

LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Other department serving Lusk, WY (Niobrara County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

25
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-14%
below WY avg personnel
(29/dept)
45th
percentile by size
of 133 WY depts
25
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
Location
Lusk, WY
FDID
27505

Staffing vs the Wyoming average

How LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wyoming. It is larger than 45% of the 133 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 14% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
10
WY departments
167

What This Data Tells You About LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT

LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Other department in Lusk, within Niobrara County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 14% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% below the Wyoming average of 29 per department.

Does LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT?

LUSK FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Other department serving Niobrara County, WY.

How many fire departments are in Wyoming?

Wyoming has 167 fire departments with 4,872 total personnel. 49% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

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.