Volunteer EMS Provider

LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED

Stamford, CT · Fairfield County

LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Stamford, CT (Fairfield County), with 2 stations and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

40
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+0%
above CT avg personnel
(40/dept)
27th
percentile by size
of 236 CT depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Stamford, CT
FDID
05183

Staffing vs the Connecticut average

How LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED's personnel count compares to the typical department in Connecticut. It is larger than 27% of the 236 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 0% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
34
CT departments
418

What This Data Tells You About LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED

LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operates as a Volunteer department in Stamford, within Fairfield County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. Connecticut has 418 registered fire departments and 16,581 total personnel, averaging roughly 40 staff per department. LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED runs 0% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 21,500 fires, 34 fire deaths, and 48% 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 LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED have?

LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the Connecticut average of 40 per department.

Does LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED provide EMS services?

Yes, LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operate?

LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED?

LONG RIDGE FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Fairfield County, CT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Connecticut?

Connecticut has 418 fire departments with 16,581 total personnel. 48% 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.