Missoula Fire Department
Missoula, MT · Missoula County
Missoula Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Missoula, MT (Missoula County), with 4 stations and 78 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 78
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(15/dept)
of 238 MT depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Missoula, MT
- County
- Missoula County
- FDID
- 04001
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FF-01815 | $7,053,780 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Montana average
How Missoula Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Montana. It is larger than 97% of the 238 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 19
- MT departments
- 416
What This Data Tells You About Missoula Fire Department
Missoula Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Missoula, within Missoula County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 78 total personnel, 4 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Montana has 416 registered fire departments and 6,294 total personnel, averaging roughly 15 staff per department. Missoula Fire Department runs 420% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 8,500 fires, 19 fire deaths, and 54% 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: Missoula Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $7,053,780 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 Missoula Fire Department have? ▼
Missoula Fire Department has 78 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 420% above the Montana average of 15 per department.
Does Missoula Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Missoula Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Missoula Fire Department operate? ▼
Missoula Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Missoula Fire Department? ▼
Missoula Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Missoula County, MT. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Missoula Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Missoula Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $7,053,780 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in Montana? ▼
Montana has 416 fire departments with 6,294 total personnel. 54% are volunteer departments.
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