County profile
Litchfield County, CT 43 departments
1,610 HIFLD personnel across 43 departments in Litchfield County · #5 of 8 in-state.
Litchfield County, CT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,610 personnel across 43 departments) - #5 of 8 in-state; mix 1/29/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 8 in Connecticut
- 2.36 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Winsted Fire Department
- 17 of 43 depts provide EMS
- 43 of 418 Connecticut departments statewide
Fire Departments in Litchfield County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,610 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 29 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
2.36 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (38 stations / 1,610 roster).
Largest book: Winsted Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (142 of 1,610).
Photo-finish peer: Wake County, NC (+22 personnel).
Connecticut roster context
- State departments
- 418
- Annual fires
- 21,500
- Volunteer %
- 48%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Litchfield County? ▼
Litchfield County has 1,610 total fire department personnel across 43 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 8% below the Connecticut average.
How many fire departments are in Litchfield County, CT? ▼
Litchfield County, CT has 43 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 29 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 8 among Connecticut counties with at least one listed department.
Are Litchfield County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 29 of 43 departments (67%) in Litchfield County are volunteer.
Does Litchfield County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Litchfield 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 Litchfield County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.