County profile
Harford County, MD 14 departments
943 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Harford County · #8 of 24 in-state.
Harford County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (943 personnel across 14 departments) - #8 of 24 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 24 in Maryland
- 1.91 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company
- 11 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Harford County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (943 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
1.91 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 943 roster).
Largest book: Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company holds 28% of county personnel (260 of 943).
Photo-finish peer: Lafourche County, LA (-9 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Harford County? ▼
Harford County has 943 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 67, which is 27% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Harford County, MD? ▼
Harford County, MD has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Harford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Harford County has a mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Harford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Harford 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 Harford County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.