County profile
Talbot County, MD 7 departments
382 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Talbot County · #21 of 24 in-state.
Talbot County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (382 personnel across 7 departments) - #21 of 24 in-state; mix 0/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #21 of 24 in Maryland
- 1.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Easton Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Talbot County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cordova Volunteer Firemens Association Cordova · EMS | volunteer | 70 |
| Easton Volunteer Fire Department Easton · EMS | volunteer | 121 |
| Oxford Fire Company Incorporated Oxford · EMS | volunteer | 62 |
| Queen Annes County Fire Department / Hillsboro Fire Company Queen Anne · EMS | other | - |
| Saint Michaels Fire Department Incorporated Saint Michaels · EMS | volunteer | 74 |
| Tilghman Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Tilghman · EMS | other | - |
| Trappe Volunteer Fire Company Trappe · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (382 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
1.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 382 roster).
Largest book: Easton Volunteer Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (121 of 382).
Photo-finish peer: Warrick County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Talbot County? ▼
Talbot County has 382 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 55, which is 40% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Talbot County, MD? ▼
Talbot County, MD has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Talbot County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Talbot County are volunteer.
Does Talbot County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Talbot 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 Talbot County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.