County profile
Middlesex County, CT 17 departments
695 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Middlesex County · #7 of 8 in-state.
Middlesex County, CT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (695 personnel across 17 departments) - #7 of 8 in-state; mix 2/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 8 in Connecticut
- 2.59 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Clinton Volunteer Fire Department
- 12 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 418 Connecticut departments statewide
Fire Departments in Middlesex County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (695 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (53% volunteer).
2.59 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 695 roster).
Largest book: Clinton Volunteer Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (145 of 695).
Photo-finish peer: Lafourche County, LA (+4 personnel).
Connecticut roster context
- State departments
- 418
- Annual fires
- 21,500
- Volunteer %
- 48%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Middlesex County? ▼
Middlesex County has 695 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 3% above the Connecticut average.
How many fire departments are in Middlesex County, CT? ▼
Middlesex County, CT has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 8 among Connecticut counties with at least one listed department.
Are Middlesex County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 17 departments (53%) in Middlesex County are volunteer.
Does Middlesex County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.