County profile
Newport County, RI 8 departments
370 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Newport County · #4 of 5 in-state.
Newport County, RI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (370 personnel across 8 departments) - #4 of 5 in-state; mix 6/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 5 in Rhode Island
- 4.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Newport Fire Department
- 8 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 111 Rhode Island departments statewide
Fire Departments in Newport County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Fire Department Jamestown · EMS | volunteer | 73 |
| Little Compton Fire Department Little Compton · EMS | career | 15 |
| Middletown Fire Department Middletown · EMS | career | 33 |
| Naval Station Newport Fire Department-Dod Newport · EMS | career | 49 |
| Newport Fire Department Newport · EMS | career | 104 |
| Portsmouth Fire Department Portsmouth · EMS | career | 41 |
| Prudence Island Volunteer Fire Department Portsmouth · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Tiverton Fire Department Tiverton · EMS | career | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (370 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 6 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
4.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 370 roster).
Largest book: Newport Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (104 of 370).
Photo-finish peer: Christian County, KY (+0 personnel).
Rhode Island roster context
- State departments
- 111
- Annual fires
- 8,700
- Volunteer %
- 38%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Newport County? ▼
Newport County has 370 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 46, which is 21% above the Rhode Island average.
How many fire departments are in Newport County, RI? ▼
Newport County, RI has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 5 among Rhode Island counties with at least one listed department.
Are Newport County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 6 of 8 departments (75%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Newport County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Newport 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 Newport County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.