County profile
Hampshire County, MA 23 departments
601 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Hampshire County · #11 of 14 in-state.
Hampshire County, MA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (601 personnel across 23 departments) - #11 of 14 in-state; mix 2/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 14 in Massachusetts
- 3.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Amherst Fire Department
- 18 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 568 Massachusetts departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hampshire County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Fire Department Amherst · EMS | volunteer | 100 |
| Amherst Fire Department - North Station Amherst · EMS | other | - |
| Belchertown Fire Department Belchertown | volunteer | 66 |
| Chesterfield Volunteer Fire Department Chesterfield · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Cummington Fire Department Cummington · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Easthampton Fire Department Easthampton · EMS | career | 24 |
| Goshen Fire Department Goshen · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Granby Fire Department Granby · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Hadley Fire Department Hadley · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Hadley Fire Department - North Hadley Station Hadley | other | - |
| Hatfield Fire Department Hatfield | volunteer | 21 |
| Hatfield Fire Department - Shed Hatfield | other | - |
| Huntington Fire Department Huntington · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Middlefield Fire Department Middlefield · EMS | other | - |
| Northampton Fire Department Northampton · EMS | career | 63 |
| Pelham Fire Department Pelham | volunteer | 12 |
| Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department Plainfield · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Southampton Fire Department Southampton · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Southampton Fire Department - Bluemer Road Station Southampton · EMS | other | - |
| Ware Fire Department Ware · EMS | volunteer | 49 |
| Westhampton Fire Department Westhampton · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Williamsburg Fire Department Williamsburg · EMS | other | - |
| Worthington Fire and Rescue Worthington · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (601 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
3.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 601 roster).
Largest book: Amherst Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (100 of 601).
Photo-finish peer: Peoria County, IL (+1 personnel).
Massachusetts roster context
- State departments
- 568
- Annual fires
- 38,700
- Volunteer %
- 35%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hampshire County? ▼
Hampshire County has 601 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 26% below the Massachusetts average.
How many fire departments are in Hampshire County, MA? ▼
Hampshire County, MA has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 14 among Massachusetts counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hampshire County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 23 departments (65%) in Hampshire County are volunteer.
Does Hampshire County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 21 departments in Hampshire 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 Hampshire County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.