County profile
Providence County, RI 34 departments
1,749 HIFLD personnel across 34 departments in Providence County · #1 of 5 in-state.
Providence County, RI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,749 personnel across 34 departments) - #1 of 5 in-state; mix 11/22/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 5 in Rhode Island
- 3.49 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Cranston Fire Department
- 20 of 34 depts provide EMS
- 34 of 111 Rhode Island departments statewide
Fire Departments in Providence County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Fire Department Lincoln | volunteer | 32 |
| Central Falls Fire Department Central Falls · EMS | career | 42 |
| Chepachet Fire Department Chepachet · EMS | volunteer | 80 |
| Chopmist Hill Fire Department Scituate | volunteer | 26 |
| Cranston Fire Department Cranston · EMS | career | 208 |
| Cumberland Fire District Cumberland | career | 30 |
| Cumberland Hill Fire Department Cumberland · EMS | career | 26 |
| East Providence Fire Department East Providence · EMS | career | 119 |
| Foster Center Fire Department Foster | volunteer | 18 |
| Harmony Fire Department Glocester | volunteer | 27 |
| Harrisville Fire Department Harrisville · EMS | volunteer | 49 |
| Hope-Jackson Fire Department Scituate · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Johnston Fire Department Johnston · EMS | career | 85 |
| Lime Rock Fire Department Lincoln · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Lonsdale Fire Department Lincoln · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Manville Fire Department Lincoln · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Moosup Valley Fire Department Foster | volunteer | 30 |
| Nasonville Fire Department Harrisville | volunteer | 36 |
| North Cumberland Fire Department Cumberland · EMS | career | 26 |
| North Providence Fire Department North Providence · EMS | career | 114 |
| North Scituate Fire Department North Scituate · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| North Smithfield Fire and Rescue Service Incorporated North Smithfield · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Oakland-Mapleville Fire Department Oakland · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Pascoag Fire Department Pascoag · EMS | volunteer | 64 |
| Pawtucket Fire Department Pawtucket | career | 149 |
| Potterville Fire Department Scituate · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Quinnville Fire Department Lincoln | volunteer | 22 |
| Saylesville Fire Department Lincoln | volunteer | 31 |
| Smithfield Fire Department Smithfield · EMS | career | 61 |
| South Foster Fire Department Foster | volunteer | 29 |
| Valley Falls Fire Department Cumberland | volunteer | 29 |
| Wallum Lake Fire Department Pascoag | other | - |
| West Glocester Fire Department Glocester | volunteer | 28 |
| Woonsocket Fire Department Woonsocket · EMS | career | 131 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,749 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 11 career, 22 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
3.49 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (61 stations / 1,749 roster).
Largest book: Cranston Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (208 of 1,749).
Photo-finish peer: Camden County, NJ (+14 personnel).
Rhode Island roster context
- State departments
- 111
- Annual fires
- 8,700
- Volunteer %
- 38%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Providence County? ▼
Providence County has 1,749 total fire department personnel across 34 departments. The average per department is 51, which is 34% above the Rhode Island average.
How many fire departments are in Providence County, RI? ▼
Providence County, RI has 34 fire departments with available federal data. 11 career, 22 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 5 among Rhode Island counties with at least one listed department.
Are Providence County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 22 of 34 departments (65%) in Providence County are volunteer.
Does Providence County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 28 departments in Providence 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 Providence County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.