County profile
Allegany County, MD 24 departments
758 HIFLD personnel across 24 departments in Allegany County · #9 of 24 in-state.
Allegany County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (758 personnel across 24 departments) - #9 of 24 in-state; mix 1/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 24 in Maryland
- 2.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Frostburg Fire Department
- 9 of 24 depts provide EMS
- 24 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Allegany County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (758 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
2.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 758 roster).
Largest book: Frostburg Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (90 of 758).
Photo-finish peer: Kern County, CA (-4 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Allegany County? ▼
Allegany County has 758 total fire department personnel across 24 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 65% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Allegany County, MD? ▼
Allegany County, MD has 24 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Allegany County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 24 departments (67%) in Allegany County are volunteer.
Does Allegany County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Allegany 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 Allegany County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.