County profile
Cecil County, MD 11 departments
601 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Cecil County · #13 of 24 in-state.
Cecil County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (601 personnel across 11 departments) - #13 of 24 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 24 in Maryland
- 2.50 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Community Fire Company of Rising Sun
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cecil County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company Cecilton · EMS | other | - |
| Charlestown Fire Company Incorporated Charlestown · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Community Fire Company of Perryville Maryland Perryville · EMS | volunteer | 80 |
| Community Fire Company of Rising Sun Rising Sun · EMS | volunteer | 120 |
| Community Fire Company of Rising Sun North East · EMS | other | - |
| Hacks Point Fire Company Earleville · EMS | volunteer | 72 |
| North East Volunteer Fire Company North East · EMS | volunteer | 83 |
| Perry Point Fire Department Perryville | career | 16 |
| Singerly Fire Company Elkton · EMS | volunteer | 80 |
| Water Witch Fire Company Port Deposit · EMS | volunteer | 95 |
| Water Witch Fire Company Conowingo · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (601 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
2.50 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 601 roster).
Largest book: Community Fire Company of Rising Sun holds 20% of county personnel (120 of 601).
Photo-finish peer: Berrien County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cecil County? ▼
Cecil County has 601 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 55, which is 40% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Cecil County, MD? ▼
Cecil County, MD has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cecil County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 11 departments (64%) in Cecil County are volunteer.
Does Cecil County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Cecil 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 Cecil County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.