County profile
Dorchester County, MD 15 departments
479 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Dorchester County · #15 of 24 in-state.
Dorchester County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (479 personnel across 15 departments) - #15 of 24 in-state; mix 0/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 24 in Maryland
- 2.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company
- 8 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dorchester County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (479 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
2.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 479 roster).
Largest book: Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company holds 22% of county personnel (105 of 479).
Photo-finish peer: Sullivan County, TN (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dorchester County? ▼
Dorchester County has 479 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 65% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Dorchester County, MD? ▼
Dorchester County, MD has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dorchester County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 15 departments (60%) in Dorchester County are volunteer.
Does Dorchester County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.