County profile
Bristol County, RI 6 departments
Volunteer share 17% across 6 HIFLD departments in Bristol County (Rhode Island) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Bristol County, RI leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 17% of 6; 236 personnel); #5 of 5 in-state.
- Personnel rank #5 of 5 in Rhode Island
- 2.54 stations per 100 personnel
- 83% of roster in Bristol Fire and Rescue Department
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 111 Rhode Island departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bristol County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Barrington Fire Department Barrington · EMS | career | 40 |
| Bristol Fire and Rescue Department Bristol · EMS | volunteer | 195 |
| Bristol Fire Department - Hydraulic Fire Station Bristol | other | - |
| Hampden Meadows Volunteer Fire Company Barrington | other | - |
| Warren Fire Department - Massasoit Hook and Ladder Warren | career | 1 |
| Warren Fire Department and Rescue Warren · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (17% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (17% volunteer).
2.54 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 236 roster).
Largest book: Bristol Fire and Rescue Department holds 83% of county personnel (195 of 236).
Photo-finish peer: Knox County, IN (+0 personnel).
Rhode Island volunteer context
- State departments
- 111
- Annual fires
- 8,700
- Volunteer %
- 38%
FAQ
Are Bristol County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Bristol County has a mix: 2 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Bristol County, RI? ▼
Bristol County, RI has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 5 among Rhode Island counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Bristol County? ▼
Bristol County has 236 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 39, which is 3% above the Rhode Island average.
Does Bristol County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Bristol 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 Bristol County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.