County profile
Essex County, MA 48 departments
1,959 HIFLD personnel across 48 departments in Essex County · #4 of 14 in-state.
Essex County, MA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,959 personnel across 48 departments) - #4 of 14 in-state; mix 16/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 14 in Massachusetts
- 3.98 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Lynn Fire Department
- 39 of 48 depts provide EMS
- 48 of 568 Massachusetts departments statewide
Fire Departments in Essex County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,959 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 16 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (31% volunteer).
3.98 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (78 stations / 1,959 roster).
Largest book: Lynn Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (213 of 1,959).
Photo-finish peer: Clark County, NV (+12 personnel).
Massachusetts roster context
- State departments
- 568
- Annual fires
- 38,700
- Volunteer %
- 35%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Essex County? ▼
Essex County has 1,959 total fire department personnel across 48 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 17% above the Massachusetts average.
How many fire departments are in Essex County, MA? ▼
Essex County, MA has 48 fire departments with available federal data. 16 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 14 among Massachusetts counties with at least one listed department.
Are Essex County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Essex County has a mix: 16 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Essex County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 44 departments in Essex 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 Essex County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.