County profile
Montgomery County, MD 23 departments
1,190 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Montgomery County · #4 of 24 in-state.
Montgomery County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,190 personnel across 23 departments) - #4 of 24 in-state; mix 4/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 24 in Maryland
- 1.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department
- 19 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montgomery County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,190 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (30% volunteer).
1.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 1,190 roster).
Largest book: Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (210 of 1,190).
Photo-finish peer: Monroe County, NY (-75 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Montgomery County? ▼
Montgomery County has 1,190 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 52, which is 43% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Montgomery County, MD? ▼
Montgomery County, MD has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Montgomery County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Montgomery County has a mix: 4 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Montgomery County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.