County profile
New London County, CT 49 departments
1,808 HIFLD personnel across 49 departments in New London County · #4 of 8 in-state.
New London County, CT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,808 personnel across 49 departments) - #4 of 8 in-state; mix 6/27/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 8 in Connecticut
- 2.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Montville Fire Department Company
- 49 of 49 depts provide EMS
- 49 of 418 Connecticut departments statewide
Fire Departments in New London County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,808 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 6 career, 27 volunteer, 0 combination (55% volunteer).
2.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (49 stations / 1,808 roster).
Largest book: Montville Fire Department Company holds 9% of county personnel (158 of 1,808).
Photo-finish peer: Oneida County, NY (+11 personnel).
Connecticut roster context
- State departments
- 418
- Annual fires
- 21,500
- Volunteer %
- 48%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve New London County? ▼
New London County has 1,808 total fire department personnel across 49 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 8% below the Connecticut average.
How many fire departments are in New London County, CT? ▼
New London County, CT has 49 fire departments with available federal data. 6 career, 27 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 8 among Connecticut counties with at least one listed department.
Are New London County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 27 of 49 departments (55%) in New London County are volunteer.
Does New London County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 61 departments in New London 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 New London County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.