County profile
Baltimore City County, MD 2 departments
1,780 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Baltimore City County · #5 of 24 in-state.
Baltimore City County, MD carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,780 personnel across 2 departments) - #5 of 24 in-state; mix 1/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 24 in Maryland
- 2.53 stations per 100 personnel
- 98% of roster in Baltimore City Fire
- 1 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 379 Maryland departments statewide
Fire Departments in Baltimore City County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Fire Baltimore | career | 1,752 |
| Unilever Industrial Fire Department Baltimore · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,780 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
2.53 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (45 stations / 1,780 roster).
Largest book: Baltimore City Fire holds 98% of county personnel (1,752 of 1,780).
Photo-finish peer: Burlington County, NJ (-8 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Baltimore City County? ▼
Baltimore City County has 1,780 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 890, which is 867% above the Maryland average.
How many fire departments are in Baltimore City County, MD? ▼
Baltimore City County, MD has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 24 among Maryland counties with at least one listed department.
Are Baltimore City County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Baltimore City County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Baltimore City County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Baltimore City 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 Baltimore City County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.