County profile
Aroostook County, ME 28 departments
592 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Aroostook County · #7 of 16 in-state.
Aroostook County, ME carries a heavy HIFLD roster (592 personnel across 28 departments) - #7 of 16 in-state; mix 0/20/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 16 in Maine
- 3.89 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Madawaska Fire Department
- 2 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 497 Maine departments statewide
Fire Departments in Aroostook County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (592 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 20 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
3.89 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 592 roster).
Largest book: Madawaska Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (55 of 592).
Photo-finish peer: Ozaukee County, WI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Aroostook County? ▼
Aroostook County has 592 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 0% above the Maine average.
How many fire departments are in Aroostook County, ME? ▼
Aroostook County, ME has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 20 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 16 among Maine counties with at least one listed department.
Are Aroostook County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 20 of 28 departments (71%) in Aroostook County are volunteer.
Does Aroostook County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Aroostook 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 Aroostook County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.