County profile
Anne Arundel County, MD 34 departments
911 HIFLD personnel across 34 departments in Anne Arundel County · #7 of 24 in-state.
Anne Arundel County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (911 personnel across 34 departments) - #7 of 24 in-state; mix 3/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 24 in Maryland
- 1.21 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Odenton Volunteer Fire Department
- 32 of 34 depts provide EMS
- 34 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Anne Arundel County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (911 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (26% volunteer).
1.21 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 911 roster).
Largest book: Odenton Volunteer Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (165 of 911).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, LA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Anne Arundel County? ▼
Anne Arundel County has 911 total fire department personnel across 34 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 71% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Anne Arundel County, MD? ▼
Anne Arundel County, MD has 34 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Anne Arundel County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Anne Arundel County has a mix: 3 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Anne Arundel County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 35 departments in Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.