County profile
Charles County, MD 15 departments
893 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Charles County · #12 of 24 in-state.
Charles County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (893 personnel across 15 departments) - #12 of 24 in-state; mix 1/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 24 in Maryland
- 1.46 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department
- 13 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Charles County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (893 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
1.46 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 893 roster).
Largest book: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department holds 34% of county personnel (300 of 893).
Photo-finish peer: Johnson County, KS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Charles County? ▼
Charles County has 893 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 60, which is 35% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Charles County, MD? ▼
Charles County, MD has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Charles County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 15 departments (60%) in Charles County are volunteer.
Does Charles County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Charles 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 Charles County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.