County profile
Wicomico County, MD 11 departments
565 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Wicomico County · #14 of 24 in-state.
Wicomico County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (565 personnel across 11 departments) - #14 of 24 in-state; mix 0/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 24 in Maryland
- 1.59 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Salisbury Fire Department
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wicomico County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Volunteer Fire Department Allen · EMS | other | - |
| Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department Fruitland | volunteer | 50 |
| Hebron Volunteer Fire Department Hebron · EMS | other | - |
| Mardela Springs Volunteer Fire Department Mardela Springs · EMS | volunteer | 57 |
| Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Department Parsonsburg · EMS | volunteer | 85 |
| Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department Pittsville · EMS | other | - |
| Powellville Fire Department Pittsville · EMS | other | - |
| Salisbury Fire Department Salisbury · EMS | volunteer | 180 |
| Sharptown Volunteer Fire Department Sharptown · EMS | volunteer | 82 |
| Westside Volunteer Fire Department Bivalve · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Willards Volunteer Fire Department Willards · EMS | volunteer | 64 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (565 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
1.59 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 565 roster).
Largest book: Salisbury Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (180 of 565).
Photo-finish peer: Cache County, UT (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wicomico County? ▼
Wicomico County has 565 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 51, which is 45% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Wicomico County, MD? ▼
Wicomico County, MD has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wicomico County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 11 departments (64%) in Wicomico County are volunteer.
Does Wicomico County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Wicomico 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 Wicomico County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.