County profile
Baltimore County, MD 33 departments
7,938 HIFLD personnel across 33 departments in Baltimore County · #1 of 24 in-state.
Baltimore County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (7,938 personnel across 33 departments) - #1 of 24 in-state; mix 1/17/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 24 in Maryland
- 0.98 stations per 100 personnel
- 82% of roster in Baltimore County Fire Department
- 18 of 33 depts provide EMS
- 33 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Baltimore County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (7,938 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 17 volunteer, 0 combination (52% volunteer).
0.98 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (78 stations / 7,938 roster).
Largest book: Baltimore County Fire Department holds 82% of county personnel (6,545 of 7,938).
Photo-finish peer: Nassau County, NY (-8 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Baltimore County? ▼
Baltimore County has 7,938 total fire department personnel across 33 departments. The average per department is 241, which is 162% above the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Baltimore County, MD? ▼
Baltimore County, MD has 33 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 17 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Baltimore County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 17 of 33 departments (52%) in Baltimore County are volunteer.
Does Baltimore County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Baltimore 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 Baltimore County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.