County profile
Cumberland County, ME 47 departments
1,569 HIFLD personnel across 47 departments in Cumberland County · #1 of 16 in-state.
Cumberland County, ME carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,569 personnel across 47 departments) - #1 of 16 in-state; mix 3/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 16 in Maine
- 3.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Portland Fire Department
- 27 of 47 depts provide EMS
- 47 of 497 Maine departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cumberland County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,569 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
3.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (59 stations / 1,569 roster).
Largest book: Portland Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (236 of 1,569).
Photo-finish peer: San Francisco County, CA (-8 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cumberland County? ▼
Cumberland County has 1,569 total fire department personnel across 47 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 57% above the Maine average.
How many fire departments are in Cumberland County, ME? ▼
Cumberland County, ME has 47 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 16 among Maine counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cumberland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Cumberland County has a mix: 3 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Cumberland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 34 departments in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.