FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION
Farmington, CT · Hartford County
FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION is a Volunteer department serving Farmington, CT (Hartford County), with 5 stations and 159 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 159
- Total personnel
- 5
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(40/dept)
of 236 CT depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Farmington, CT
- County
- Hartford County
- FDID
- 02120
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00198 | $115,995 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Connecticut average
How FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION's personnel count compares to the typical department in Connecticut. It is larger than 96% of the 236 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 5
- State fire deaths/yr
- 34
- CT departments
- 418
What This Data Tells You About FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION
FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION operates as a Volunteer department in Farmington, within Hartford County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 159 total personnel, 5 stations, 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. Connecticut has 418 registered fire departments and 16,581 total personnel, averaging roughly 40 staff per department. FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION runs 298% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 21,500 fires, 34 fire deaths, and 48% 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: FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $115,995 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. 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 FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION have? ▼
FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION has 159 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 298% above the Connecticut average of 40 per department.
Does FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION operate? ▼
FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION operates 5 fire stations.
What type of fire department is FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION? ▼
FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION is a Volunteer department serving Hartford County, CT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION received federal grants? ▼
Yes, FARMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - FARMINGTON FIRE STATION has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $115,995 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
How many fire departments are in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut has 418 fire departments with 16,581 total personnel. 48% are volunteer departments.
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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.