County profile
Fairfield County, CT 48 departments
2,844 HIFLD personnel across 48 departments in Fairfield County · #3 of 8 in-state.
Fairfield County, CT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,844 personnel across 48 departments) - #3 of 8 in-state; mix 8/26/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 8 in Connecticut
- 3.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Bridgeport Fire Department - Rescue Squad 5
- 40 of 48 depts provide EMS
- 48 of 418 Connecticut departments statewide
Fire Departments in Fairfield County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,844 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 8 career, 26 volunteer, 0 combination (54% volunteer).
3.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (88 stations / 2,844 roster).
Largest book: Bridgeport Fire Department - Rescue Squad 5 holds 13% of county personnel (366 of 2,844).
Photo-finish peer: Orange County, CA (+10 personnel).
Connecticut roster context
- State departments
- 418
- Annual fires
- 21,500
- Volunteer %
- 48%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Fairfield County? ▼
Fairfield County has 2,844 total fire department personnel across 48 departments. The average per department is 59, which is 48% above the Connecticut average.
How many fire departments are in Fairfield County, CT? ▼
Fairfield County, CT has 48 fire departments with available federal data. 8 career, 26 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 8 among Connecticut counties with at least one listed department.
Are Fairfield County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 26 of 48 departments (54%) in Fairfield County are volunteer.
Does Fairfield County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 71 departments in Fairfield County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Fairfield County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.