County profile
Penobscot County, ME 46 departments
1,043 HIFLD personnel across 46 departments in Penobscot County · #3 of 16 in-state.
Penobscot County, ME carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,043 personnel across 46 departments) - #3 of 16 in-state; mix 3/32/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 16 in Maine
- 3.55 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Bangor Fire Department - Central Station
- 20 of 46 depts provide EMS
- 46 of 497 Maine departments statewide
Fire Departments in Penobscot County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,043 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 32 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
3.55 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (37 stations / 1,043 roster).
Largest book: Bangor Fire Department - Central Station holds 10% of county personnel (100 of 1,043).
Photo-finish peer: Yakima County, WA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Penobscot County? ▼
Penobscot County has 1,043 total fire department personnel across 46 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 10% above the Maine average.
How many fire departments are in Penobscot County, ME? ▼
Penobscot County, ME has 46 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 32 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 16 among Maine counties with at least one listed department.
Are Penobscot County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 32 of 46 departments (70%) in Penobscot County are volunteer.
Does Penobscot County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Penobscot 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 Penobscot County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.