Greenfield Fire Department
Greenfield, MA · Franklin County
Greenfield Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Greenfield, MA (Franklin County), with 1 station and 52 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 52
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 346 MA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Greenfield, MA
- County
- Franklin County
- FDID
- 11114
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-00475 | $629,999.43 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Massachusetts average
How Greenfield Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Massachusetts. It is larger than 68% of the 346 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 51
- MA departments
- 568
What This Data Tells You About Greenfield Fire Department
Greenfield Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Greenfield, within Franklin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 52 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Massachusetts has 568 registered fire departments and 19,841 total personnel, averaging roughly 35 staff per department. Greenfield Fire Department runs 49% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 38,700 fires, 51 fire deaths, and 35% 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: Greenfield Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $629,999.43 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 Greenfield Fire Department have? ▼
Greenfield Fire Department has 52 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 49% above the Massachusetts average of 35 per department.
Does Greenfield Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Greenfield Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Greenfield Fire Department operate? ▼
Greenfield Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Greenfield Fire Department? ▼
Greenfield Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Franklin County, MA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Greenfield Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Greenfield Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $629,999.43 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
How many fire departments are in Massachusetts? ▼
Massachusetts has 568 fire departments with 19,841 total personnel. 35% are volunteer departments.
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