LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
Hagerstown, MD · Washington County
LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Hagerstown, MD (Washington County), with 1 station and 38 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 38
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(92/dept)
of 245 MD depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Hagerstown, MD
- County
- Washington County
- FDID
- 21009
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | EMW2014FO01366 | $216,572 |
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 LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 17% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 67
- MD departments
- 379
What This Data Tells You About LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operates as a Volunteer department in Hagerstown, within Washington County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 38 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. LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY runs 59% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $216,572 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 LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY have? ▼
LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has 38 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 59% below the Maryland average of 92 per department.
Does LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY provide EMS services? ▼
LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operate? ▼
LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY? ▼
LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Washington County, MD. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY received federal grants? ▼
Yes, LEITERSBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $216,572 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2015.
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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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.