County profile
Barnstable County, MA 27 departments
673 HIFLD personnel across 27 departments in Barnstable County · #10 of 14 in-state.
Barnstable County, MA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (673 personnel across 27 departments) - #10 of 14 in-state; mix 12/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 14 in Massachusetts
- 4.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Yarmouth Fire Department
- 24 of 27 depts provide EMS
- 27 of 568 Massachusetts departments statewide
Fire Departments in Barnstable County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Fire Bourne | other | - |
| Bourne Fire Department Bourne · EMS | other | - |
| Bourne Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Department Buzzards Bay · EMS | career | 53 |
| Brewster Fire Department Brewster · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire District Osterville · EMS | other | - |
| Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire District Centerville · EMS | career | 54 |
| Chatham Fire Department South Chatham · EMS | other | - |
| Chatham Fire Department Chatham · EMS | career | 43 |
| Cotuit Fire Department Cotuit · EMS | career | 19 |
| Dennis Fire Department West Dennis · EMS | career | 51 |
| Dennis Fire Department Dennis · EMS | other | - |
| Eastham Fire Department Eastham · EMS | career | 20 |
| Falmouth Fire and Rescue Department North Falmouth · EMS | other | - |
| Great Island Fire Station West Yarmouth | other | - |
| Harwich Fire Department Harwich · EMS | career | 35 |
| Hyannis Fire and Rescue Department Hyannis · EMS | career | 55 |
| Hyannis Fire and Rescue Department Hyannis Port | other | - |
| Mashpee Fire and Rescue Department Mashpee · EMS | career | 40 |
| Orleans Fire/Rescue Department Orleans · EMS | career | 35 |
| Provincetown Fire Department Provincetown · EMS | other | - |
| Sandwich Fire Department Forestdale · EMS | other | - |
| Sandwich Fire Department Sandwich · EMS | career | 48 |
| Truro Fire and Rescue North Truro · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Wellfleet Fire Department Wellfleet · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| West Barnstable Fire Department West Barnstable · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Yarmouth Fire Department South Yarmouth · EMS | career | 87 |
| Yarmouth Fire Department Yarmouth · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (673 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 12 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (15% volunteer).
4.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (29 stations / 673 roster).
Largest book: Yarmouth Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (87 of 673).
Photo-finish peer: Horry County, SC (+6 personnel).
Massachusetts roster context
- State departments
- 568
- Annual fires
- 38,700
- Volunteer %
- 35%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Barnstable County? ▼
Barnstable County has 673 total fire department personnel across 27 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 29% below the Massachusetts average.
How many fire departments are in Barnstable County, MA? ▼
Barnstable County, MA has 27 fire departments with available federal data. 12 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 14 among Massachusetts counties with at least one listed department.
Are Barnstable County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Barnstable County has a mix: 12 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Barnstable County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 27 departments in Barnstable 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 Barnstable County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.