County profile
Kennebec County, ME 34 departments
694 HIFLD personnel across 34 departments in Kennebec County · #5 of 16 in-state.
Kennebec County, ME carries a heavy HIFLD roster (694 personnel across 34 departments) - #5 of 16 in-state; mix 1/22/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 16 in Maine
- 5.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Belgrade Volunteer Fire Department - Depot Station
- 11 of 34 depts provide EMS
- 34 of 497 Maine departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kennebec County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (694 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 22 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
5.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (40 stations / 694 roster).
Largest book: Belgrade Volunteer Fire Department - Depot Station holds 9% of county personnel (60 of 694).
Photo-finish peer: El Dorado County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kennebec County? ▼
Kennebec County has 694 total fire department personnel across 34 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 5% below the Maine average.
How many fire departments are in Kennebec County, ME? ▼
Kennebec County, ME has 34 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 22 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 16 among Maine counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kennebec County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 22 of 34 departments (65%) in Kennebec County are volunteer.
Does Kennebec County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Kennebec 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 Kennebec County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.