MILTON FIRE RESCUE
Milton, NH · Strafford County
MILTON FIRE RESCUE is a Volunteer department serving Milton, NH (Strafford County), with 2 stations and 27 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 27
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 204 NH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Milton, NH
- County
- Strafford County
- FDID
- 80899
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-03051 | $171,429 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the New Hampshire average
How MILTON FIRE RESCUE's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Hampshire. It is larger than 35% of the 204 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 10
- NH departments
- 293
What This Data Tells You About MILTON FIRE RESCUE
MILTON FIRE RESCUE operates as a Volunteer department in Milton, within Strafford County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 27 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. New Hampshire has 293 registered fire departments and 7,470 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. MILTON FIRE RESCUE runs 8% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 10,100 fires, 10 fire deaths, and 63% 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: MILTON FIRE RESCUE has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $171,429 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. 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 MILTON FIRE RESCUE have? ▼
MILTON FIRE RESCUE has 27 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 8% above the New Hampshire average of 25 per department.
Does MILTON FIRE RESCUE provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, MILTON FIRE RESCUE provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does MILTON FIRE RESCUE operate? ▼
MILTON FIRE RESCUE operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is MILTON FIRE RESCUE? ▼
MILTON FIRE RESCUE is a Volunteer department serving Strafford County, NH. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has MILTON FIRE RESCUE received federal grants? ▼
Yes, MILTON FIRE RESCUE has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $171,429 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
How many fire departments are in New Hampshire? ▼
New Hampshire has 293 fire departments with 7,470 total personnel. 63% are volunteer departments.
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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.