Chelmsford Fire Department
Chelmsford, MA · Middlesex County
Chelmsford Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Chelmsford, MA (Middlesex County), with 5 stations and 59 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 59
- Total personnel
- 5
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 346 MA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Chelmsford, MA
- County
- Middlesex County
- FDID
- 17056
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-00231 | $213,491 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Massachusetts average
How Chelmsford Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Massachusetts. It is larger than 78% of the 346 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 5
- State fire deaths/yr
- 51
- MA departments
- 568
What This Data Tells You About Chelmsford Fire Department
Chelmsford Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Chelmsford, within Middlesex County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 59 total personnel, 5 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Massachusetts has 568 registered fire departments and 19,841 total personnel, averaging roughly 35 staff per department. Chelmsford Fire Department runs 69% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 38,700 fires, 51 fire deaths, and 35% 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: Chelmsford Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $213,491 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 Chelmsford Fire Department have? ▼
Chelmsford Fire Department has 59 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 69% above the Massachusetts average of 35 per department.
Does Chelmsford Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Chelmsford Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Chelmsford Fire Department operate? ▼
Chelmsford Fire Department operates 5 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Chelmsford Fire Department? ▼
Chelmsford Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Middlesex County, MA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Chelmsford Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Chelmsford Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $213,491 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
How many fire departments are in Massachusetts? ▼
Massachusetts has 568 fire departments with 19,841 total personnel. 35% are volunteer departments.
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