County profile
Sussex County, DE 27 departments
1,544 HIFLD personnel across 27 departments in Sussex County · #2 of 3 in-state.
Sussex County, DE carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,544 personnel across 27 departments) - #2 of 3 in-state; mix 0/21/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 3 in Delaware
- 1.75 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Georgetown Fire Company Incorporated
- 18 of 27 depts provide EMS
- 27 of 80 Delaware departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sussex County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,544 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 21 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
1.75 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (27 stations / 1,544 roster).
Largest book: Georgetown Fire Company Incorporated holds 8% of county personnel (130 of 1,544).
Photo-finish peer: Pierce County, WA (+3 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sussex County? ▼
Sussex County has 1,544 total fire department personnel across 27 departments. The average per department is 57, which is 12% below the Delaware average.
How many fire departments are in Sussex County, DE? ▼
Sussex County, DE has 27 fire departments with available federal data. 21 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 3 among Delaware counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sussex County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 21 of 27 departments (78%) in Sussex County are volunteer.
Does Sussex County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Sussex 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 Sussex County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.