County profile
Tolland County, CT 21 departments
973 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Tolland County · #8 of 8 in-state.
Tolland County, CT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (973 personnel across 21 departments) - #8 of 8 in-state; mix 1/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 8 in Connecticut
- 3.08 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Town of Vernon Volunteer Fire Department
- 19 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 418 Connecticut departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tolland County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (973 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (76% volunteer).
3.08 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (30 stations / 973 roster).
Largest book: Town of Vernon Volunteer Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (153 of 973).
Photo-finish peer: Schenectady County, NY (-2 personnel).
Connecticut roster context
- State departments
- 418
- Annual fires
- 21,500
- Volunteer %
- 48%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tolland County? ▼
Tolland County has 973 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 46, which is 15% above the Connecticut average.
How many fire departments are in Tolland County, CT? ▼
Tolland County, CT has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 8 among Connecticut counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tolland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 21 departments (76%) in Tolland County are volunteer.
Does Tolland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Tolland 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 Tolland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.