Jamestown Fire Department
Jamestown, RI · Newport County
Jamestown Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Jamestown, RI (Newport County), with 1 station and 73 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 73
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(38/dept)
of 68 RI depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Jamestown, RI
- County
- Newport County
- FDID
- 01500
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-05706 | $285,714.28 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Rhode Island average
How Jamestown Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Rhode Island. It is larger than 78% of the 68 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 9
- RI departments
- 111
What This Data Tells You About Jamestown Fire Department
Jamestown Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Jamestown, within Newport County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 73 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Rhode Island has 111 registered fire departments and 4,218 total personnel, averaging roughly 38 staff per department. Jamestown Fire Department runs 92% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 8,700 fires, 9 fire deaths, and 38% 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: Jamestown Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $285,714.28 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 Jamestown Fire Department have? ▼
Jamestown Fire Department has 73 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 92% above the Rhode Island average of 38 per department.
Does Jamestown Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Jamestown Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Jamestown Fire Department operate? ▼
Jamestown Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Jamestown Fire Department? ▼
Jamestown Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Newport County, RI. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Jamestown Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Jamestown Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $285,714.28 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island has 111 fire departments with 4,218 total personnel. 38% are volunteer departments.
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