Volunteer EMS Provider

Marathon Fire Rescue

Marathon, FL · Monroe County

Marathon Fire Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Marathon, FL (Monroe County), with 2 stations and 66 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

66
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+136%
above FL avg personnel
(28/dept)
79th
percentile by size
of 357 FL depts
33
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Marathon, FL
FDID
38071

Staffing vs the Florida average

How Marathon Fire Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in Florida. It is larger than 79% of the 357 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 136% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
206
FL departments
758

What This Data Tells You About Marathon Fire Rescue

Marathon Fire Rescue operates as a Volunteer department in Marathon, within Monroe County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 66 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Florida has 758 registered fire departments and 21,048 total personnel, averaging roughly 28 staff per department. Marathon Fire Rescue runs 136% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 106,000 fires, 206 fire deaths, and 24% 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 Marathon Fire Rescue have?

Marathon Fire Rescue has 66 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 136% above the Florida average of 28 per department.

Does Marathon Fire Rescue provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Marathon Fire Rescue operate?

Marathon Fire Rescue operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Marathon Fire Rescue?

Marathon Fire Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Monroe County, FL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Florida?

Florida has 758 fire departments with 21,048 total personnel. 24% are volunteer departments.

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

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.