County profile
Nantucket County, MA 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Nantucket County (Massachusetts) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Nantucket County, MA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 41 personnel); #14 of 14 in-state.
- Personnel rank #14 of 14 in Massachusetts
- 7.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Nantucket Fire Department
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 568 Massachusetts departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nantucket County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Fire Department Nantucket · EMS | career | 41 |
| Nantucket Memorial Airport Fire Department Nantucket · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
7.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 41 roster).
Largest book: Nantucket Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (41 of 41).
Massachusetts volunteer context
- State departments
- 568
- Annual fires
- 38,700
- Volunteer %
- 35%
FAQ
Are Nantucket County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Nantucket County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Nantucket County, MA? ▼
Nantucket County, MA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 14 among Massachusetts counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Nantucket County? ▼
Nantucket County has 41 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 40% below the Massachusetts average.
Does Nantucket County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Nantucket 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 Volunteer-share read for Nantucket County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.