County profile
Kent County, DE 16 departments
950 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Kent County · #3 of 3 in-state.
Kent County, DE carries a heavy HIFLD roster (950 personnel across 16 departments) - #3 of 3 in-state; mix 0/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 3 in Delaware
- 1.68 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Harrington Fire Company Incorporated
- 11 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 80 Delaware departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kent County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (950 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
1.68 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 950 roster).
Largest book: Harrington Fire Company Incorporated holds 12% of county personnel (113 of 950).
Photo-finish peer: Lycoming County, PA (+6 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kent County? ▼
Kent County has 950 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 59, which is 9% below the Delaware average.
How many fire departments are in Kent County, DE? ▼
Kent County, DE has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 3 among Delaware counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kent County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 16 departments (88%) in Kent County are volunteer.
Does Kent County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Kent 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 Kent County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.