County profile
Knox County, ME 16 departments
374 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Knox County · #12 of 16 in-state.
Knox County, ME carries a heavy HIFLD roster (374 personnel across 16 departments) - #12 of 16 in-state; mix 0/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 16 in Maine
- 4.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Camden Fire Department
- 4 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 497 Maine departments statewide
Fire Departments in Knox County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (374 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 374 roster).
Largest book: Camden Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (45 of 374).
Photo-finish peer: Lancaster County, SC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Knox County? ▼
Knox County has 374 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 10% above the Maine average.
How many fire departments are in Knox County, ME? ▼
Knox County, ME has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 16 among Maine counties with at least one listed department.
Are Knox County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 16 departments (75%) in Knox County are volunteer.
Does Knox County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Knox 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 Knox County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.