County profile
Worcester County, MD 8 departments
409 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Worcester County · #20 of 24 in-state.
Worcester County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (409 personnel across 8 departments) - #20 of 24 in-state; mix 0/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 24 in Maryland
- 2.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Worcester County Fire Department / Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Worcester County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Bishopville | other | - |
| Nassawango Forest Fire Snow Hill | other | - |
| Worcester County Fire Department Berlin · EMS | volunteer | 67 |
| Worcester County Fire Department - Girdletree Girdletree · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Worcester County Fire Department - Newark Newark · EMS | volunteer | 90 |
| Worcester County Fire Department - Pocomoke Pocomoke City · EMS | other | - |
| Worcester County Fire Department / Bishopville Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Bishopville · EMS | volunteer | 66 |
| Worcester County Fire Department / Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company Ocean City · EMS | volunteer | 126 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (409 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
2.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 409 roster).
Largest book: Worcester County Fire Department / Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company holds 31% of county personnel (126 of 409).
Photo-finish peer: Marshall County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Worcester County? ▼
Worcester County has 409 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 51, which is 45% below the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Worcester County, MD? ▼
Worcester County, MD has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Worcester County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Worcester County are volunteer.
Does Worcester County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Worcester 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 Worcester County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.