Chelsea Fire Department
Chelsea, MA · Suffolk County
Chelsea Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Chelsea, MA (Suffolk County), with 3 stations and 93 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 93
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 346 MA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Chelsea, MA
- County
- Suffolk County
- FDID
- 25057
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FC-0340 | $1,515,020 |
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FV-0027 | $675,000 |
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 Chelsea Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Massachusetts. It is larger than 89% of the 346 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 51
- MA departments
- 568
What This Data Tells You About Chelsea Fire Department
Chelsea Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Chelsea, within Suffolk County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 93 total personnel, 3 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. Chelsea Fire Department runs 166% 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: Chelsea Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $2,190,020 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 Chelsea Fire Department have? ▼
Chelsea Fire Department has 93 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 166% above the Massachusetts average of 35 per department.
Does Chelsea Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Chelsea Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Chelsea Fire Department operate? ▼
Chelsea Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Chelsea Fire Department? ▼
Chelsea Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Suffolk County, MA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Chelsea Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Chelsea Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $2,190,020 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.
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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