Bolton Fire Department
Bolton, CT · Tolland County
Bolton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Bolton, CT (Tolland County), with 1 station and 46 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 46
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(40/dept)
of 236 CT depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Bolton, CT
- County
- Tolland County
- FDID
- 03020
Staffing vs the Connecticut average
How Bolton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Connecticut. It is larger than 38% of the 236 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 34
- CT departments
- 418
What This Data Tells You About Bolton Fire Department
Bolton Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Bolton, within Tolland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 46 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Connecticut has 418 registered fire departments and 16,581 total personnel, averaging roughly 40 staff per department. Bolton Fire Department runs 15% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 21,500 fires, 34 fire deaths, and 48% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Bolton Fire Department have? ▼
Bolton Fire Department has 46 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 15% above the Connecticut average of 40 per department.
Does Bolton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Bolton Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Bolton Fire Department operate? ▼
Bolton Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Bolton Fire Department? ▼
Bolton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Tolland County, CT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
How many fire departments are in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut has 418 fire departments with 16,581 total personnel. 48% are volunteer departments.
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