Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod
Indian Head, MD · Charles County
Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod is a Career (Paid) department serving Indian Head, MD (Charles County), with 2 stations and 45 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 45
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(92/dept)
of 245 MD depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Indian Head, MD
- County
- Charles County
- FDID
- NE004
Staffing vs the Maryland average
How Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 23% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 67
- MD departments
- 379
What This Data Tells You About Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod
Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod operates as a Career (Paid) department in Indian Head, within Charles County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Maryland has 379 registered fire departments and 34,910 total personnel, averaging roughly 92 staff per department. Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod runs 51% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 32,800 fires, 67 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod have? ▼
Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 51% below the Maryland average of 92 per department.
Does Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod operate? ▼
Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod? ▼
Naval Surface Warfare Center Fire and Emergency-Dod is a Career (Paid) department serving Charles County, MD. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
How many fire departments are in Maryland? ▼
Maryland has 379 fire departments with 34,910 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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