County profile
Carroll County, MD 12 departments
854 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Carroll County · #10 of 24 in-state.
Carroll County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (854 personnel across 12 departments) - #10 of 24 in-state; mix 1/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 24 in Maryland
- 1.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Carroll County Fire Department - Gamber Fire Company
- 11 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Carroll County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Fire Department New Windsor · EMS | volunteer | 90 |
| Carroll County Fire Department Mount Airy · EMS | volunteer | 104 |
| Carroll County Fire Department Sykesville · EMS | volunteer | 80 |
| Carroll County Fire Department Taneytown | volunteer | 40 |
| Carroll County Fire Department Union Bridge · EMS | volunteer | 73 |
| Carroll County Fire Department Taneytown · EMS | volunteer | 70 |
| Carroll County Fire Department Westminster · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
| Carroll County Fire Department - Gamber Fire Company Finksburg · EMS | volunteer | 122 |
| Carroll County Fire Department / Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department Sykesville · EMS | volunteer | 81 |
| Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Lineboro · EMS | other | - |
| Manchester Volunteer Fire Department Manchester · EMS | volunteer | 95 |
| Pleasant Valley Fire Company Westminster · EMS | career | 31 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (854 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
1.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 854 roster).
Largest book: Carroll County Fire Department - Gamber Fire Company holds 14% of county personnel (122 of 854).
Photo-finish peer: Kern County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Carroll County? ▼
Carroll County has 854 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 71, which is 23% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Carroll County, MD? ▼
Carroll County, MD has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Carroll County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 12 departments (83%) in Carroll County are volunteer.
Does Carroll County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Carroll 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 Carroll County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.