Mills Volunteer Fire Department
Mills, WY · Natrona County
Mills Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Mills, WY (Natrona County), with 1 station and 48 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 48
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(29/dept)
of 133 WY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Mills, WY
- County
- Natrona County
- FDID
- 25515
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-02112 | $177,822.85 |
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 Mills Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wyoming. It is larger than 80% of the 133 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 10
- WY departments
- 167
What This Data Tells You About Mills Volunteer Fire Department
Mills Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Mills, within Natrona County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 48 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. Mills Volunteer Fire Department runs 66% 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: Mills Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $177,822.85 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 Mills Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Mills Volunteer Fire Department has 48 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 66% above the Wyoming average of 29 per department.
Does Mills Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Mills Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Mills Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Mills Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Mills Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Mills Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Natrona County, WY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Mills Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Mills Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $177,822.85 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
How many fire departments are in Wyoming? ▼
Wyoming has 167 fire departments with 4,872 total personnel. 49% are volunteer departments.
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