Volunteer

VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Veteran, WY · Goshen County

VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Veteran, WY (Goshen County), with 2 stations and 25 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

25
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-14%
below WY avg personnel
(29/dept)
45th
percentile by size
of 133 WY depts
13
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Veteran, WY
FDID
15515

Staffing vs the Wyoming average

How VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Wyoming. It is larger than 45% of the 133 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 14% below the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
10
WY departments
167

What This Data Tells You About VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Veteran, within Goshen County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 14% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% below the Wyoming average of 29 per department.

Does VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Goshen 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.

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Federal data sources

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.