BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bryans Road, MD · Charles County
BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Bryans Road, MD (Charles County), with 1 station and 80 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 80
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(92/dept)
of 245 MD depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Bryans Road, MD
- County
- Charles County
- FDID
- 08011
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-00194 | $176,666.66 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Maryland average
How BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 61% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 67
- MD departments
- 379
What This Data Tells You About BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Bryans Road, within Charles County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 80 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. Maryland has 379 registered fire departments and 34,910 total personnel, averaging roughly 92 staff per department. BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 13% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 32,800 fires, 67 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: BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $176,666.66 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 BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have? ▼
BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 80 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 13% below the Maryland average of 92 per department.
Does BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate? ▼
BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT? ▼
BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Charles County, MD. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, BRYANS ROAD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $176,666.66 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
How many fire departments are in Maryland? ▼
Maryland has 379 fire departments with 34,910 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.