County profile
Kent County, MD 6 departments
430 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Kent County · #18 of 24 in-state.
Kent County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (430 personnel across 6 departments) - #18 of 24 in-state; mix 0/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 24 in Maryland
- 1.16 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Galena Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kent County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Betterton Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Betterton · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Chestertown | volunteer | 100 |
| Community Volunteer Fire Company of Millington Millington · EMS | volunteer | 70 |
| Galena Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Galena · EMS | volunteer | 116 |
| Kennedyville Volunteer Fire Company Kennedyville · EMS | other | - |
| Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Rock Hall · EMS | volunteer | 101 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (430 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
1.16 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 430 roster).
Largest book: Galena Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated holds 27% of county personnel (116 of 430).
Photo-finish peer: Knox County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kent County? ▼
Kent County has 430 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 72, which is 22% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Kent County, MD? ▼
Kent County, MD has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kent County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Kent County are volunteer.
Does Kent County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Kent 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 Kent County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.