Volunteer EMS Provider

Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company

Redding, CT · Fairfield County

Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company is a Volunteer department serving Redding, CT (Fairfield County), with 2 stations and 53 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

53
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+33%
above CT avg personnel
(40/dept)
49th
percentile by size
of 236 CT depts
27
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Redding, CT
FDID
05081

Staffing vs the Connecticut average

How Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Connecticut. It is larger than 49% of the 236 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 33% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
34
CT departments
418

What This Data Tells You About Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company

Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company operates as a Volunteer department in Redding, within Fairfield County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 53 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Connecticut has 418 registered fire departments and 16,581 total personnel, averaging roughly 40 staff per department. Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company runs 33% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 21,500 fires, 34 fire deaths, and 48% 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 Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company have?

Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company has 53 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% above the Connecticut average of 40 per department.

Does Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company provide EMS services?

Yes, Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company operate?

Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company?

Redding Fire and Emergency Medical Services Company is a Volunteer department serving Fairfield County, CT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Connecticut?

Connecticut has 418 fire departments with 16,581 total personnel. 48% are volunteer departments.

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

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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.