County profile
Middlesex County, MA 66 departments
3,562 HIFLD personnel across 66 departments in Middlesex County · #1 of 14 in-state.
Middlesex County, MA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (3,562 personnel across 66 departments) - #1 of 14 in-state; mix 37/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 14 in Massachusetts
- 4.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Cambridge Fire Department
- 65 of 66 depts provide EMS
- 66 of 568 Massachusetts departments statewide
Fire Departments in Middlesex County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (3,562 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 37 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
4.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (144 stations / 3,562 roster).
Largest book: Cambridge Fire Department holds 8% of county personnel (285 of 3,562).
Photo-finish peer: San Diego County, CA (-3 personnel).
Massachusetts roster context
- State departments
- 568
- Annual fires
- 38,700
- Volunteer %
- 35%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Middlesex County? ▼
Middlesex County has 3,562 total fire department personnel across 66 departments. The average per department is 54, which is 54% above the Massachusetts average.
How many fire departments are in Middlesex County, MA? ▼
Middlesex County, MA has 66 fire departments with available federal data. 37 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 14 among Massachusetts counties with at least one listed department.
Are Middlesex County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 37 of 66 departments (56%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Middlesex County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 94 departments in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.