Plymouth Fire Department
Plymouth, ME · Penobscot County
Plymouth Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Plymouth, ME (Penobscot County), with 1 station and 23 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 23
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 298 ME depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Plymouth, ME
- County
- Penobscot County
- FDID
- J4040
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2016FO07018 | $171,784 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Maine average
How Plymouth Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maine. It is larger than 29% of the 298 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 20
- ME departments
- 497
What This Data Tells You About Plymouth Fire Department
Plymouth Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Plymouth, within Penobscot County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 23 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Maine has 497 registered fire departments and 10,506 total personnel, averaging roughly 21 staff per department. Plymouth Fire Department runs 10% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 9,800 fires, 20 fire deaths, and 58% 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: Plymouth Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $171,784 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 Plymouth Fire Department have? ▼
Plymouth Fire Department has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 10% above the Maine average of 21 per department.
Does Plymouth Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Plymouth Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Plymouth Fire Department operate? ▼
Plymouth Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Plymouth Fire Department? ▼
Plymouth Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Penobscot County, ME. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Plymouth Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Plymouth Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $171,784 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
How many fire departments are in Maine? ▼
Maine has 497 fire departments with 10,506 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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