Career (Paid) EMS Provider

BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION

Brunswick, ME · Cumberland County

BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION is a Career (Paid) department serving Brunswick, ME (Cumberland County), with 2 stations and 55 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

55
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+162%
above ME avg personnel
(21/dept)
87th
percentile by size
of 298 ME depts
28
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Brunswick, ME
FDID
C1550

Staffing vs the Maine average

How BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maine. It is larger than 87% of the 298 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 162% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
20
ME departments
497

What This Data Tells You About BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION

BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION operates as a Career (Paid) department in Brunswick, within Cumberland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 55 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION runs 162% 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.

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. 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 BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION have?

BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION has 55 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 162% above the Maine average of 21 per department.

Does BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION provide EMS services?

Yes, BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION operate?

BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION?

BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT - CENTRAL STATION is a Career (Paid) department serving Cumberland County, ME. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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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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.