Longmeadow Fire Department
Longmeadow, MA · Hampden County
Longmeadow Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Longmeadow, MA (Hampden County), with 1 station and 27 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 27
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 346 MA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Longmeadow, MA
- County
- Hampden County
- FDID
- 13159
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | EMW2014FO02771 | $188,852 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Massachusetts average
How Longmeadow Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Massachusetts. It is larger than 19% of the 346 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 51
- MA departments
- 568
What This Data Tells You About Longmeadow Fire Department
Longmeadow Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Longmeadow, within Hampden County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 27 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Massachusetts has 568 registered fire departments and 19,841 total personnel, averaging roughly 35 staff per department. Longmeadow Fire Department runs 23% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 38,700 fires, 51 fire deaths, and 35% 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: Longmeadow Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $188,852 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 Longmeadow Fire Department have? ▼
Longmeadow Fire Department has 27 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 23% below the Massachusetts average of 35 per department.
Does Longmeadow Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Longmeadow Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Longmeadow Fire Department operate? ▼
Longmeadow Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Longmeadow Fire Department? ▼
Longmeadow Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Hampden County, MA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Longmeadow Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Longmeadow Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $188,852 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2015.
How many fire departments are in Massachusetts? ▼
Massachusetts has 568 fire departments with 19,841 total personnel. 35% are volunteer departments.
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