County profile
Essex County, VT 6 departments
53 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Essex County · #14 of 14 in-state.
Essex County, VT reports a light HIFLD roster (53 personnel, 6 departments); #14 of 14 in-state.
- Personnel rank #14 of 14 in Vermont
- 5.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Beecher Falls Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 250 Vermont departments statewide
Fire Departments in Essex County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beecher Falls Volunteer Fire Department Beecher Falls · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Brighton Fire Department Brighton | other | - |
| Concord Fire and Rescue Concord · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| East Haven Volunteer Fire Department East Haven | volunteer | 15 |
| Gilman-Lunenburg Fast Squad Gilman · EMS | other | - |
| Lunenburg Fire Department Lunenburg | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (53 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 53 roster).
Largest book: Beecher Falls Volunteer Fire Department holds 45% of county personnel (24 of 53).
Photo-finish peer: Clark County, KS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Essex County? ▼
Essex County has 53 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 47% below the Vermont average.
How many fire departments are in Essex County, VT? ▼
Essex County, VT has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 14 among Vermont counties with at least one listed department.
Are Essex County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Essex County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Essex County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Essex 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 Essex County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.