County profile
Frederick County, MD 8 departments
3,229 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Frederick County · #2 of 24 in-state.
Frederick County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (3,229 personnel across 8 departments) - #2 of 24 in-state; mix 1/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 24 in Maryland
- 1.08 stations per 100 personnel
- 87% of roster in Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Frederick County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Detrick Fire and Emergency Services-Dod Frederick | career | 48 |
| Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Frederick · EMS | other | - |
| Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Rocky Ridge · EMS | volunteer | 100 |
| Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Frederick · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association New Midway · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Frederick · EMS | volunteer | 2,807 |
| Jefferson Volunteer Fire and Rescue 20 Jefferson · EMS | volunteer | 182 |
| Myersville Volunteer Fire Company Myersville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (3,229 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
1.08 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (35 stations / 3,229 roster).
Largest book: Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association holds 87% of county personnel (2,807 of 3,229).
Photo-finish peer: Montgomery County, PA (-459 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Frederick County? ▼
Frederick County has 3,229 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 404, which is 339% above the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Frederick County, MD? ▼
Frederick County, MD has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Frederick County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Frederick County are volunteer.
Does Frederick County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Frederick County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Frederick County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.