Putney Fire Department
Putney, VT · Windham County
Putney Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Putney, VT (Windham County), with 1 station and 26 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 26
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- -
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 153 VT depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Putney, VT
- County
- Windham County
- FDID
- 13504
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-01612 | $181,103.06 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Vermont average
How Putney Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Vermont. It is larger than 47% of the 153 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 11
- VT departments
- 250
What This Data Tells You About Putney Fire Department
Putney Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Putney, within Windham 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 unspecified.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Vermont has 250 registered fire departments and 4,361 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. Putney Fire Department runs 53% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 5,500 fires, 11 fire deaths, and 60% 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: Putney Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $181,103.06 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 Putney Fire Department have? ▼
Putney Fire Department has 26 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 53% above the Vermont average of 17 per department.
Does Putney Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for Putney Fire Department in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does Putney Fire Department operate? ▼
Putney Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Putney Fire Department? ▼
Putney Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Windham County, VT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Putney Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Putney Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $181,103.06 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
How many fire departments are in Vermont? ▼
Vermont has 250 fire departments with 4,361 total personnel. 60% are volunteer departments.
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