County profile
Oxford County, ME 38 departments
840 HIFLD personnel across 38 departments in Oxford County · #4 of 16 in-state.
Oxford County, ME carries a heavy HIFLD roster (840 personnel across 38 departments) - #4 of 16 in-state; mix 0/24/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 16 in Maine
- 4.52 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Oxford Fire and Rescue - Central Station
- 5 of 38 depts provide EMS
- 38 of 497 Maine departments statewide
Fire Departments in Oxford County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (840 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 24 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
4.52 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (38 stations / 840 roster).
Largest book: Oxford Fire and Rescue - Central Station holds 9% of county personnel (74 of 840).
Photo-finish peer: Stanislaus County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Oxford County? ▼
Oxford County has 840 total fire department personnel across 38 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 5% above the Maine average.
How many fire departments are in Oxford County, ME? ▼
Oxford County, ME has 38 fire departments with available federal data. 24 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 16 among Maine counties with at least one listed department.
Are Oxford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 24 of 38 departments (63%) in Oxford County are volunteer.
Does Oxford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Oxford 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 Oxford County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.