County profile
Washington County, MD 8 departments
441 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Washington County · #11 of 24 in-state.
Washington County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (441 personnel across 8 departments) - #11 of 24 in-state; mix 2/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 24 in Maryland
- 2.72 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Hagerstown Fire Department
- 2 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| First Hagerstown Hose Company Hagerstown | other | - |
| Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company Funkstown | volunteer | 46 |
| Hagerstown Fire Department Hagerstown · EMS | career | 114 |
| Hagerstown Regional Airport Fire Department Hagerstown | career | 8 |
| Leitersburg Volunteer Fire Company Hagerstown | volunteer | 38 |
| Maugansville Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company Hagerstown · EMS | volunteer | 105 |
| Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Company Sharpsburg | volunteer | 50 |
| Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Company Smithsburg | volunteer | 80 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (441 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
2.72 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 441 roster).
Largest book: Hagerstown Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (114 of 441).
Photo-finish peer: Kanawha County, WV (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 441 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 55, which is 40% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, MD? ▼
Washington County, MD has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Washington County are volunteer.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Washington County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.