County profile
Prince Georges County, MD 3 departments
2,049 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Prince Georges County · #3 of 24 in-state.
Prince Georges County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,049 personnel across 3 departments) - #3 of 24 in-state; mix 1/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 24 in Maryland
- 2.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 97% of roster in Prince Georges County Fire Department
- 2 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Prince Georges County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Air Force Base Fire Andrews Air Force Base | other | - |
| Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department / Cottage City Volunteer Fire Company / Bunker Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Mount Rainier · EMS | career | 68 |
| Prince Georges County Fire Department Largo · EMS | volunteer | 1,981 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,049 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
2.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (45 stations / 2,049 roster).
Largest book: Prince Georges County Fire Department holds 97% of county personnel (1,981 of 2,049).
Photo-finish peer: Schuylkill County, PA (+20 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Prince Georges County? ▼
Prince Georges County has 2,049 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 683, which is 642% above the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Prince Georges County, MD? ▼
Prince Georges County, MD has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Prince Georges County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Prince Georges County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Prince Georges County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 29 departments in Prince Georges 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 Prince Georges County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.