New Bedford Fire Department
New Bedford, MA · Bristol County
New Bedford Fire Department is a fire department serving New Bedford, MA (Bristol County), with personnel data not reported. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
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- Total personnel
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- Stations
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- Fire trucks
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- EMS service
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- New Bedford, MA
- County
- Bristol County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-01165 | $189,547.68 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-00143 | $724,130 |
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00101 | $4,612,419 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FO02643 | $281,382 |
| 2013 | EMW2013FH00341 | $12,270,158 |
| 2013 | EMW2012FR00136 | $330,185 |
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FO-0151 | $635,392 |
| 2011 | EMW2010FH00643 | $-581 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FH-0064 | $12,898,233 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
What This Data Tells You About New Bedford Fire Department
New Bedford Fire Department operates as a fire department in New Bedford, within Bristol County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. 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: New Bedford Fire Department has received 9 FEMA grants totaling $31,940,865.68 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 New Bedford Fire Department have? ▼
Personnel data for New Bedford Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
Does New Bedford Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
New Bedford Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does New Bedford Fire Department operate? ▼
Station count data for New Bedford Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is New Bedford Fire Department? ▼
New Bedford Fire Department is a fire department serving Bristol County, MA.
Has New Bedford Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, New Bedford Fire Department has received 9 FEMA grants totaling $31,940,865.68 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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