County profile
Norfolk County, MA 31 departments
1,632 HIFLD personnel across 31 departments in Norfolk County · #6 of 14 in-state.
Norfolk County, MA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,632 personnel across 31 departments) - #6 of 14 in-state; mix 21/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 14 in Massachusetts
- 3.74 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Quincy Fire Department
- 29 of 31 depts provide EMS
- 31 of 568 Massachusetts departments statewide
Fire Departments in Norfolk County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Fire Department Avon · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Bellingham Fire Department Bellingham · EMS | career | 27 |
| Braintree Fire Department Braintree · EMS | career | 91 |
| Braintree Fire Department - Highland Station Braintree · EMS | other | - |
| Brookline Fire Department Chestnut Hill · EMS | other | - |
| Brookline Fire Department Brookline · EMS | career | 168 |
| Canton Fire Department Canton · EMS | career | 55 |
| Cohasset Fire Department Cohasset · EMS | other | - |
| Dedham Fire Department Dedham · EMS | career | 63 |
| Dover Fire Department Dover · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Foxborough Fire and Rescue Foxborough · EMS | career | 40 |
| Franklin Fire Department Franklin · EMS | career | 69 |
| Holbrook Fire Department Holbrook · EMS | career | 31 |
| Medfield Fire Department Medfield · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Medway Fire Department Medway · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Millis Fire Department Millis · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Milton Fire Department Milton · EMS | career | 57 |
| Needham Fire Department Needham · EMS | career | 73 |
| Norfolk Fire Department Norfolk · EMS | career | 21 |
| Norwood Fire Department Norwood · EMS | career | 66 |
| Plainville Fire Department Plainville · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Quincy Fire Department Quincy · EMS | career | 205 |
| Randolph Fire Department Randolph · EMS | career | 59 |
| Sharon Fire Department Sharon · EMS | career | 30 |
| Stoughton Fire Department Stoughton · EMS | career | 61 |
| Walpole Fire Department South Walpole | other | - |
| Walpole Fire Department Walpole · EMS | career | 40 |
| Wellesley Fire Department Wellesley · EMS | career | 57 |
| Westwood Fire Department Westwood · EMS | career | 32 |
| Weymouth Fire Department Weymouth | career | 109 |
| Wrentham Fire Department Wrentham · EMS | career | 36 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,632 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 21 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (19% volunteer).
3.74 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (61 stations / 1,632 roster).
Largest book: Quincy Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (205 of 1,632).
Photo-finish peer: Atlantic County, NJ (+1 personnel).
Massachusetts roster context
- State departments
- 568
- Annual fires
- 38,700
- Volunteer %
- 35%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Norfolk County? ▼
Norfolk County has 1,632 total fire department personnel across 31 departments. The average per department is 53, which is 51% above the Massachusetts average.
How many fire departments are in Norfolk County, MA? ▼
Norfolk County, MA has 31 fire departments with available federal data. 21 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 14 among Massachusetts counties with at least one listed department.
Are Norfolk County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 21 of 31 departments (68%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Norfolk County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 40 departments in Norfolk 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 Norfolk County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.