Bucksport Public Safety
Bucksport, ME · Hancock County
Bucksport Public Safety is a Volunteer department serving Bucksport, ME (Hancock County), with 1 station and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 40
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 298 ME depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Bucksport, ME
- County
- Hancock County
- FDID
- E1570
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2015FP00437 | $240,595 |
| - | EMW2016FH00268 | $-39,858 |
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 Bucksport Public Safety's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maine. It is larger than 73% of the 298 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 20
- ME departments
- 497
What This Data Tells You About Bucksport Public Safety
Bucksport Public Safety operates as a Volunteer department in Bucksport, within Hancock County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Bucksport Public Safety runs 90% 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: Bucksport Public Safety has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $200,737 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 Bucksport Public Safety have? ▼
Bucksport Public Safety has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 90% above the Maine average of 21 per department.
Does Bucksport Public Safety provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Bucksport Public Safety provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Bucksport Public Safety operate? ▼
Bucksport Public Safety operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Bucksport Public Safety? ▼
Bucksport Public Safety is a Volunteer department serving Hancock County, ME. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Bucksport Public Safety received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Bucksport Public Safety has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $200,737 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
How many fire departments are in Maine? ▼
Maine has 497 fire departments with 10,506 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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