Volunteer EMS Provider

DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED

Denton, MD · Caroline County

DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Denton, MD (Caroline County), with 1 station and 50 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

50
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-46%
below MD avg personnel
(92/dept)
27th
percentile by size
of 245 MD depts
50
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Denton, MD
FDID
05003

Staffing vs the Maryland average

How DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 27% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 46% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
67
MD departments
379

What This Data Tells You About DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED

DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operates as a Volunteer department in Denton, within Caroline County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 50 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED runs 46% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED have?

DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED has 50 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 46% below the Maryland average of 92 per department.

Does DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED provide EMS services?

Yes, DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operate?

DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED?

DENTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Caroline County, MD. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Maryland?

Maryland has 379 fire departments with 34,910 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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PRESTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
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RIDGELY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ridgely · volunteer
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Federal data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.