Fairfax Fire Department
Fairfax, VT · Franklin County
Fairfax Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Fairfax, VT (Franklin County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- -
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 153 VT depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Fairfax, VT
- County
- Franklin County
- FDID
- 06210
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-04179 | $196,133.33 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Vermont average
How Fairfax Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Vermont. It is larger than 53% of the 153 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 11
- VT departments
- 250
What This Data Tells You About Fairfax Fire Department
Fairfax Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Fairfax, within Franklin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Vermont has 250 registered fire departments and 4,361 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. Fairfax Fire Department runs 65% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 5,500 fires, 11 fire deaths, and 60% 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: Fairfax Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $196,133.33 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 Fairfax Fire Department have? ▼
Fairfax Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 65% above the Vermont average of 17 per department.
Does Fairfax Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for Fairfax Fire Department in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does Fairfax Fire Department operate? ▼
Fairfax Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Fairfax Fire Department? ▼
Fairfax Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Franklin County, VT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Fairfax Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Fairfax Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $196,133.33 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
How many fire departments are in Vermont? ▼
Vermont has 250 fire departments with 4,361 total personnel. 60% are volunteer departments.
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