Hagerstown Fire Department
Hagerstown, MD · Washington County
Hagerstown Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Hagerstown, MD (Washington County), with 6 stations and 114 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 114
- Total personnel
- 6
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(92/dept)
of 245 MD depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Hagerstown, MD
- County
- Washington County
- FDID
- 21021
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-04729 | $612,509 |
| 2008 | EMW2007FF01245 | $-171,955 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Maryland average
How Hagerstown Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 81% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 6
- State fire deaths/yr
- 67
- MD departments
- 379
What This Data Tells You About Hagerstown Fire Department
Hagerstown Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Hagerstown, within Washington County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 114 total personnel, 6 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Hagerstown Fire Department runs 24% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Hagerstown Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $440,554 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 Hagerstown Fire Department have? ▼
Hagerstown Fire Department has 114 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% above the Maryland average of 92 per department.
Does Hagerstown Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Hagerstown Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Hagerstown Fire Department operate? ▼
Hagerstown Fire Department operates 6 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Hagerstown Fire Department? ▼
Hagerstown Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Washington County, MD. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Hagerstown Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Hagerstown Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $440,554 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
How many fire departments are in Maryland? ▼
Maryland has 379 fire departments with 34,910 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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