Volunteer

Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department

Sheridan, MT · Madison County

Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sheridan, MT (Madison County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

24
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+60%
above MT avg personnel
(15/dept)
50th
percentile by size
of 238 MT depts
24
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Sheridan, MT
FDID
25013

Staffing vs the Montana average

How Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Montana. It is larger than 50% of the 238 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 60% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
19
MT departments
416

What This Data Tells You About Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department

Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Sheridan, within Madison County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department runs 60% 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.

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 Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department have?

Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 60% above the Montana average of 15 per department.

Does Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department?

Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Madison County, MT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Montana?

Montana has 416 fire departments with 6,294 total personnel. 54% are volunteer departments.

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

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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.