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Athol Fire Department

Athol, MA · Worcester County

Athol Fire Department is a fire department serving Athol, MA (Worcester County), with personnel data not reported. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

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Total personnel
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Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
$1.3M
4 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
Location
Athol, MA

FEMA Grant History

$1.3M
Total Funding
4
Awards
Year Award Amount
2023 EMW-2023-FG-09786 $239,619.04
2021 EMW-2021-FG-07492 $269,271.42
2019 EMW-2019-FG-01623 $591,613
2018 EMW-2018-FO-04646 $228,343

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

What This Data Tells You About Athol Fire Department

Athol Fire Department operates as a fire department in Athol, within Worcester County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Massachusetts has 568 registered fire departments and 19,841 total personnel, averaging roughly 35 staff per department. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. The state records about 38,700 fires, 51 fire deaths, and 35% 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: Athol Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,328,846.46 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Athol Fire Department have?

Personnel data for Athol Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

Does Athol Fire Department provide EMS services?

Athol Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Athol Fire Department operate?

Station count data for Athol Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

What type of fire department is Athol Fire Department?

Athol Fire Department is a fire department serving Worcester County, MA.

Has Athol Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Athol Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,328,846.46 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.

How many fire departments are in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 568 fire departments with 19,841 total personnel. 35% are volunteer departments.

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

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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.