Volunteer

HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

Hurlock, MD · Dorchester County

HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Hurlock, MD (Dorchester County), with 1 station and 105 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

105
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+14%
above MD avg personnel
(92/dept)
77th
percentile by size
of 245 MD depts
105
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Hurlock, MD
FDID
09006

Staffing vs the Maryland average

How HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 77% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 14% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
67
MD departments
379

What This Data Tells You About HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operates as a Volunteer department in Hurlock, within Dorchester County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 105 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY runs 14% 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.

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 HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY have?

HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has 105 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% above the Maryland average of 92 per department.

Does HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY provide EMS services?

HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operate?

HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY?

HURLOCK VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Dorchester 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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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.