Volunteer EMS Provider

NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

Pylesville, MD · Harford County

NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Pylesville, MD (Harford County), with 1 station and 45 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

45
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-51%
below MD avg personnel
(92/dept)
23th
percentile by size
of 245 MD depts
45
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Pylesville, MD
FDID
12010

Staffing vs the Maryland average

How NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 23% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 51% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
67
MD departments
379

What This Data Tells You About NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operates as a Volunteer department in Pylesville, within Harford County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Maryland has 379 registered fire departments and 34,910 total personnel, averaging roughly 92 staff per department. NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 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. 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 NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY have?

NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 51% below the Maryland average of 92 per department.

Does NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY provide EMS services?

Yes, NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operate?

NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY?

NORRISVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Harford County, MD. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Maryland?

Maryland has 379 fire departments with 34,910 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

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.