New London Fire Department
New London, CT · New London County
New London Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving New London, CT (New London 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
- CAREER
- Location
- New London, CT
- County
- New London County
- FDID
- 08120
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-15775 | $185,921.32 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-02658 | $307,229 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-04589 | $415,955 |
| 2018 | EMW2016FH00518 | $392,813 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00421 | $283,623.5 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-00514 | $251,799 |
| 2011 | EMW2011FO00018 | $228,147 |
| 2010 | EMW2009FH00007 | $-65,669 |
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 London Fire Department'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 London Fire Department
New London Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in New London, within New London 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 London Fire Department 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 London Fire Department has received 8 FEMA grants totaling $1,999,818.82 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 London Fire Department have? ▼
New London Fire Department has 80 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Connecticut average of 40 per department.
Does New London Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, New London Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does New London Fire Department operate? ▼
New London Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is New London Fire Department? ▼
New London Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving New London County, CT. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has New London Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, New London Fire Department has received 8 FEMA grants totaling $1,999,818.82 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
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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