Crisfield Fire Department
Crisfield, MD · Somerset County
Crisfield Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Crisfield, MD (Somerset County), with 1 station and 65 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 65
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(92/dept)
of 245 MD depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Crisfield, MD
- County
- Somerset County
- FDID
- 19002
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-01070 | $200,000 |
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 Crisfield Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 42% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 67
- MD departments
- 379
What This Data Tells You About Crisfield Fire Department
Crisfield Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Crisfield, within Somerset County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 65 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Crisfield Fire Department runs 29% 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: Crisfield Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $200,000 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 Crisfield Fire Department have? ▼
Crisfield Fire Department has 65 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 29% below the Maryland average of 92 per department.
Does Crisfield Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Crisfield Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Crisfield Fire Department operate? ▼
Crisfield Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Crisfield Fire Department? ▼
Crisfield Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Somerset County, MD. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Crisfield Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Crisfield Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $200,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
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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