New Fairfield Fire Company a
New Fairfield, CT · Fairfield County
New Fairfield Fire Company a is a Volunteer department serving New Fairfield, CT (Fairfield County), with 3 stations and 80 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 80
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(40/dept)
of 236 CT depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- New Fairfield, CT
- County
- Fairfield County
- FDID
- 05120
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-05427 | $216,364 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Connecticut average
How New Fairfield Fire Company a's personnel count compares to the typical department in Connecticut. It is larger than 73% of the 236 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 34
- CT departments
- 418
What This Data Tells You About New Fairfield Fire Company a
New Fairfield Fire Company a operates as a Volunteer department in New Fairfield, within Fairfield County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 80 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Connecticut has 418 registered fire departments and 16,581 total personnel, averaging roughly 40 staff per department. New Fairfield Fire Company a runs 100% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 21,500 fires, 34 fire deaths, and 48% 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 Fairfield Fire Company a has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $216,364 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 Fairfield Fire Company a have? ▼
New Fairfield Fire Company a has 80 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Connecticut average of 40 per department.
Does New Fairfield Fire Company a provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, New Fairfield Fire Company a provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does New Fairfield Fire Company a operate? ▼
New Fairfield Fire Company a operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is New Fairfield Fire Company a? ▼
New Fairfield Fire Company a is a Volunteer department serving Fairfield County, CT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has New Fairfield Fire Company a received federal grants? ▼
Yes, New Fairfield Fire Company a has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $216,364 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
How many fire departments are in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut has 418 fire departments with 16,581 total personnel. 48% are volunteer departments.
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