Prince Georges County Fire Department
Largo, MD · Prince Georges County
Prince Georges County Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Largo, MD (Prince Georges County), with 44 stations and 1,981 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 1,981
- Total personnel
- 44
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(92/dept)
of 245 MD depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Largo, MD
- County
- Prince Georges County
- FDID
- 16555
Staffing vs the Maryland average
How Prince Georges County Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 99% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 44
- State fire deaths/yr
- 67
- MD departments
- 379
What This Data Tells You About Prince Georges County Fire Department
Prince Georges County Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Largo, within Prince Georges County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 1,981 total personnel, 44 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Prince Georges County Fire Department runs 2053% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Prince Georges County Fire Department have? ▼
Prince Georges County Fire Department has 1,981 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 2053% above the Maryland average of 92 per department.
Does Prince Georges County Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Prince Georges County Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Prince Georges County Fire Department operate? ▼
Prince Georges County Fire Department operates 44 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Prince Georges County Fire Department? ▼
Prince Georges County Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Prince Georges 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.
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