Burlington Fire Department
Burlington, WA · Skagit County
Burlington Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Burlington, WA (Skagit County), with 1 station and 42 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 42
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 322 WA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Burlington, WA
- County
- Skagit County
- FDID
- 29M02
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | EMW2012FH00451 | $692,536 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Washington average
How Burlington Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Washington. It is larger than 58% of the 322 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 68
- WA departments
- 483
What This Data Tells You About Burlington Fire Department
Burlington Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Burlington, within Skagit County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 42 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Washington has 483 registered fire departments and 17,908 total personnel, averaging roughly 37 staff per department. Burlington Fire Department runs 14% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 38,900 fires, 68 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: Burlington Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $692,536 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 Burlington Fire Department have? ▼
Burlington Fire Department has 42 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% above the Washington average of 37 per department.
Does Burlington Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Burlington Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Burlington Fire Department operate? ▼
Burlington Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Burlington Fire Department? ▼
Burlington Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Skagit County, WA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Burlington Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Burlington Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $692,536 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2013.
How many fire departments are in Washington? ▼
Washington has 483 fire departments with 17,908 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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