County profile
Garrett County, MD 12 departments
322 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Garrett County · #23 of 24 in-state.
Garrett County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (322 personnel across 12 departments) - #23 of 24 in-state; mix 0/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #23 of 24 in Maryland
- 2.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Garrett County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Accident Volunteer Fire Department Accident | other | - |
| Bittinger Volunteer Fire Department Grantsville | volunteer | 29 |
| Bloomington Volunteer Fire Company Bloomington | volunteer | 29 |
| Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company Mchenry | volunteer | 26 |
| Deer Park Community Volunteer Fire Department Deer Park | volunteer | 45 |
| Eastern Garrett County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Frostburg · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department Friendsville · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Garrett County Grantsville | volunteer | 31 |
| Gorman Volunteer Fire Department Oakland | volunteer | 22 |
| Kitzmiller Volunteer Fire Department Kitzmiller | volunteer | 40 |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Wildlife and Fishery Service - Mount Nebo Oakland | other | - |
| Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Oakland | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (322 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
2.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 322 roster).
Largest book: Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (55 of 322).
Photo-finish peer: Mesa County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Garrett County? ▼
Garrett County has 322 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 71% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Garrett County, MD? ▼
Garrett County, MD has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #23 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Garrett County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 12 departments (75%) in Garrett County are volunteer.
Does Garrett County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Garrett 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 Garrett County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.