Volunteer EMS Provider

ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT

Albion, ME · Kennebec County

ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Albion, ME (Kennebec County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

25
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+19%
above ME avg personnel
(21/dept)
35th
percentile by size
of 298 ME depts
25
personnel per station
staffing density
$951K
2 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Albion, ME
FDID
F1040

FEMA Grant History

$951K
Total Funding
2
Awards
Year Award Amount
2020 EMW-2020-FG-16643 $627,385
2019 EMW-2019-FG-05143 $323,810

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Maine average

How ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maine. It is larger than 35% of the 298 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 19% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
20
ME departments
497

What This Data Tells You About ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT

ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Albion, within Kennebec County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Maine has 497 registered fire departments and 10,506 total personnel, averaging roughly 21 staff per department. ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 19% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 9,800 fires, 20 fire deaths, and 58% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $951,195 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% above the Maine average of 21 per department.

Does ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT?

ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Kennebec County, ME. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $951,195 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.

How many fire departments are in Maine?

Maine has 497 fire departments with 10,506 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Federal data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.