County profile
Hartford County, CT 42 departments
2,268 HIFLD personnel across 42 departments in Hartford County · #2 of 8 in-state.
Hartford County, CT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,268 personnel across 42 departments) - #2 of 8 in-state; mix 7/23/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 8 in Connecticut
- 3.79 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Hartford Fire Department - Central Station
- 23 of 42 depts provide EMS
- 42 of 418 Connecticut departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hartford County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,268 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 7 career, 23 volunteer, 0 combination (55% volunteer).
3.79 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (86 stations / 2,268 roster).
Largest book: Hartford Fire Department - Central Station holds 16% of county personnel (364 of 2,268).
Photo-finish peer: Monroe County, NY (+31 personnel).
Connecticut roster context
- State departments
- 418
- Annual fires
- 21,500
- Volunteer %
- 48%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hartford County? ▼
Hartford County has 2,268 total fire department personnel across 42 departments. The average per department is 54, which is 35% above the Connecticut average.
How many fire departments are in Hartford County, CT? ▼
Hartford County, CT has 42 fire departments with available federal data. 7 career, 23 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 8 among Connecticut counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hartford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 23 of 42 departments (55%) in Hartford County are volunteer.
Does Hartford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 35 departments in Hartford 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 Hartford County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.