Calvert County
Dunkirk, MD · Calvert County
Calvert County is a Volunteer department serving Dunkirk, MD (Calvert County), with 1 station and 90 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 90
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(92/dept)
of 245 MD depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Dunkirk, MD
- County
- Calvert County
- FDID
- 04005
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-11919 | $451,818.18 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-00783 | $482,653.4 |
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 Calvert County's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 68% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 67
- MD departments
- 379
What This Data Tells You About Calvert County
Calvert County operates as a Volunteer department in Dunkirk, within Calvert County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 90 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Calvert County runs 2% 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: Calvert County has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $934,471.58 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 Calvert County have? ▼
Calvert County has 90 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 2% below the Maryland average of 92 per department.
Does Calvert County provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Calvert County provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Calvert County operate? ▼
Calvert County operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Calvert County? ▼
Calvert County is a Volunteer department serving Calvert County, MD. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Calvert County received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Calvert County has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $934,471.58 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
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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