County profile
Kent County, RI 13 departments
356 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Kent County · #3 of 5 in-state.
Kent County, RI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (356 personnel across 13 departments) - #3 of 5 in-state; mix 4/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 5 in Rhode Island
- 4.21 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in West Warwick Fire Department
- 9 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 111 Rhode Island departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kent County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Central Coventry Fire District Coventry · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Central Coventry Fire District Coventry · EMS | career | 18 |
| Central Coventry Fire District Coventry · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Central Coventry Fire District Coventry · EMS | career | 19 |
| Coventry Fire District - Anthony Fire Station Coventry | other | - |
| East Greenwich Fire District East Greenwich · EMS | career | 42 |
| Hianloland Fire Company West Greenwich · EMS | other | - |
| Hianloland Fire Department West Greenwich | other | - |
| Hopkins Hill Fire District Coventry · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Lake Mishnock Volunteer Fire Department West Greenwich · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| West Greenwich Fire Department West Greenwich | volunteer | 33 |
| West Warwick Fire Department West Warwick · EMS | career | 65 |
| Western Coventry Fire District Coventry | volunteer | 35 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (356 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (46% volunteer).
4.21 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 356 roster).
Largest book: West Warwick Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (65 of 356).
Photo-finish peer: Hamilton County, IN (+0 personnel).
Rhode Island roster context
- State departments
- 111
- Annual fires
- 8,700
- Volunteer %
- 38%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kent County? ▼
Kent County has 356 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 29% below the Rhode Island average.
How many fire departments are in Kent County, RI? ▼
Kent County, RI has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 5 among Rhode Island counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kent County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Kent County has a mix: 4 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Kent County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Kent 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 Kent County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.