Volunteer EMS Provider

Rawlins Fire Department

Rawlins, WY · Carbon County

Rawlins Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rawlins, WY (Carbon County), with 2 stations and 36 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

36
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+24%
above WY avg personnel
(29/dept)
70th
percentile by size
of 133 WY depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Rawlins, WY
FDID
07423

Staffing vs the Wyoming average

How Rawlins Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wyoming. It is larger than 70% of the 133 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 24% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
10
WY departments
167

What This Data Tells You About Rawlins Fire Department

Rawlins Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Rawlins, within Carbon County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Rawlins Fire Department runs 24% 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Rawlins Fire Department have?

Rawlins Fire Department has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% above the Wyoming average of 29 per department.

Does Rawlins Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Rawlins Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Rawlins Fire Department operate?

Rawlins Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Rawlins Fire Department?

Rawlins Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Carbon County, WY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.