Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department
Vaughn, MT · Cascade County
Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Vaughn, MT (Cascade County), with 3 stations and 24 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 24
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(15/dept)
of 238 MT depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Vaughn, MT
- County
- Cascade County
- FDID
- 02037
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-02169 | $333,333 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FV00010 | $380,953 |
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 Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Montana. It is larger than 50% of the 238 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 19
- MT departments
- 416
What This Data Tells You About Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department
Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Vaughn, within Cascade County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Vaughn 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $714,286 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 Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 60% above the Montana average of 15 per department.
Does Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Cascade County, MT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Vaughn Volunteer Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $714,286 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
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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