County profile
Washington County, RI 26 departments
764 HIFLD personnel across 26 departments in Washington County · #2 of 5 in-state.
Washington County, RI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (764 personnel across 26 departments) - #2 of 5 in-state; mix 2/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 5 in Rhode Island
- 3.27 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Exeter Fire Department 2
- 6 of 26 depts provide EMS
- 26 of 111 Rhode Island departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (764 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (42% volunteer).
3.27 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 764 roster).
Largest book: Exeter Fire Department 2 holds 17% of county personnel (130 of 764).
Photo-finish peer: Pasco County, FL (+0 personnel).
Rhode Island roster context
- State departments
- 111
- Annual fires
- 8,700
- Volunteer %
- 38%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 764 total fire department personnel across 26 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 24% below the Rhode Island average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, RI? ▼
Washington County, RI has 26 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 5 among Rhode Island counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Washington County has a mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.