Volunteer EMS Provider

Lunenburg Fire Department

Lunenburg, MA · Worcester County

Lunenburg Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lunenburg, MA (Worcester County), with 1 station and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

40
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+14%
above MA avg personnel
(35/dept)
48th
percentile by size
of 346 MA depts
40
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Lunenburg, MA
FDID
27162

Staffing vs the Massachusetts average

How Lunenburg Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Massachusetts. It is larger than 48% of the 346 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 14% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
51
MA departments
568

What This Data Tells You About Lunenburg Fire Department

Lunenburg Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Lunenburg, within Worcester County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 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. Lunenburg Fire Department runs 14% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Lunenburg Fire Department have?

Lunenburg Fire Department has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% above the Massachusetts average of 35 per department.

Does Lunenburg Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Lunenburg Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Lunenburg Fire Department operate?

Lunenburg Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Lunenburg Fire Department?

Lunenburg Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Worcester County, MA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 568 fire departments with 19,841 total personnel. 35% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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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.