North Adams Fire Department
North Adams, MA · Berkshire County
North Adams Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving North Adams, MA (Berkshire County), with 1 station and 26 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 26
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 346 MA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- North Adams, MA
- County
- Berkshire County
- FDID
- 03209
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FR-00402 | $588,655 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FR00353 | $452,900 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FR00372 | $173,373 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FV00775 | $403,683 |
| 2009 | EMW2008FF00971 | $-1 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Massachusetts average
How North Adams Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Massachusetts. It is larger than 18% of the 346 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 51
- MA departments
- 568
What This Data Tells You About North Adams Fire Department
North Adams Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in North Adams, within Berkshire County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 26 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. North Adams Fire Department runs 26% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: North Adams Fire Department has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $1,618,610 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 North Adams Fire Department have? ▼
North Adams Fire Department has 26 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 26% below the Massachusetts average of 35 per department.
Does North Adams Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, North Adams Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does North Adams Fire Department operate? ▼
North Adams Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is North Adams Fire Department? ▼
North Adams Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Berkshire County, MA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has North Adams Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, North Adams Fire Department has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $1,618,610 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
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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