County profile
Chittenden County, VT 18 departments
408 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Chittenden County · #4 of 14 in-state.
Chittenden County, VT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (408 personnel across 18 departments) - #4 of 14 in-state; mix 2/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 14 in Vermont
- 4.90 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Burlington Fire Department
- 5 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 250 Vermont departments statewide
Fire Departments in Chittenden County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (408 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.90 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 408 roster).
Largest book: Burlington Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (75 of 408).
Photo-finish peer: Livingston County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Chittenden County? ▼
Chittenden County has 408 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 35% above the Vermont average.
How many fire departments are in Chittenden County, VT? ▼
Chittenden County, VT has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 14 among Vermont counties with at least one listed department.
Are Chittenden County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Chittenden County has a mix: 2 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Chittenden County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Chittenden 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 Chittenden County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.