Volunteer

LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lubec, ME · Washington County

LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Lubec, ME (Washington County), with 1 station and 46 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

46
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+119%
above ME avg personnel
(21/dept)
81th
percentile by size
of 298 ME depts
46
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Lubec, ME
FDID
P3170

Staffing vs the Maine average

How LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maine. It is larger than 81% of the 298 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 119% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
20
ME departments
497

What This Data Tells You About LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Lubec, within Washington County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 46 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. Maine has 497 registered fire departments and 10,506 total personnel, averaging roughly 21 staff per department. LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 119% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 9,800 fires, 20 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 LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 46 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 119% above the Maine average of 21 per department.

Does LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

LUBEC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Washington County, ME. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Maine?

Maine has 497 fire departments with 10,506 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.