Ritzville Fire Department
Ritzville, WA · Adams County
Ritzville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ritzville, WA (Adams County), with 2 stations and 30 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 30
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 322 WA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Ritzville, WA
- County
- Adams County
- FDID
- 01M03
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | EMW-2004-FG-0299 | $216,248 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Washington average
How Ritzville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Washington. It is larger than 36% of the 322 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 68
- WA departments
- 483
What This Data Tells You About Ritzville Fire Department
Ritzville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Ritzville, within Adams County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Washington has 483 registered fire departments and 17,908 total personnel, averaging roughly 37 staff per department. Ritzville Fire Department runs 19% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 38,900 fires, 68 fire deaths, and 58% 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: Ritzville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $216,248 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 Ritzville Fire Department have? ▼
Ritzville Fire Department has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% below the Washington average of 37 per department.
Does Ritzville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Ritzville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Ritzville Fire Department operate? ▼
Ritzville Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Ritzville Fire Department? ▼
Ritzville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Adams County, WA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Ritzville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Ritzville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $216,248 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2004.
How many fire departments are in Washington? ▼
Washington has 483 fire departments with 17,908 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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