Manchester Fire Department
Manchester, MA · Essex County
Manchester Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Manchester, MA (Essex County), with 1 station and 26 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 26
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 346 MA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Manchester, MA
- County
- Essex County
- FDID
- 09166
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FF-01946 | $825,374.53 |
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-00737 | $260,047.61 |
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 Manchester Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Massachusetts. It is larger than 18% of the 346 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 51
- MA departments
- 568
What This Data Tells You About Manchester Fire Department
Manchester Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Manchester, within Essex County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 26 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. Manchester Fire Department runs 26% 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: Manchester Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,085,422.14 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 Manchester Fire Department have? ▼
Manchester Fire Department has 26 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 26% below the Massachusetts average of 35 per department.
Does Manchester Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Manchester Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Manchester Fire Department operate? ▼
Manchester Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Manchester Fire Department? ▼
Manchester Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Essex County, MA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Manchester Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Manchester Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,085,422.14 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
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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