Cumberland Fire District
Cumberland, RI · Providence County
Cumberland Fire District is a Career (Paid) department serving Cumberland, RI (Providence County), with 1 station and 30 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 30
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- -
- EMS service
(38/dept)
of 68 RI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Cumberland, RI
- County
- Providence County
- FDID
- 00802
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-02206 | $167,013.36 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-01911 | $547,054.54 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-03800 | $452,918.18 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-02623 | $205,617 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00083 | $288,997.07 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Rhode Island average
How Cumberland Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Rhode Island. It is larger than 27% of the 68 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 9
- RI departments
- 111
What This Data Tells You About Cumberland Fire District
Cumberland Fire District operates as a Career (Paid) department in Cumberland, within Providence County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Rhode Island has 111 registered fire departments and 4,218 total personnel, averaging roughly 38 staff per department. Cumberland Fire District runs 21% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 8,700 fires, 9 fire deaths, and 38% 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: Cumberland Fire District has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $1,661,600.15 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 Cumberland Fire District have? ▼
Cumberland Fire District has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 21% below the Rhode Island average of 38 per department.
Does Cumberland Fire District provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for Cumberland Fire District in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does Cumberland Fire District operate? ▼
Cumberland Fire District operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Cumberland Fire District? ▼
Cumberland Fire District is a Career (Paid) department serving Providence County, RI. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Cumberland Fire District received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Cumberland Fire District has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $1,661,600.15 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island has 111 fire departments with 4,218 total personnel. 38% are volunteer departments.
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