Rockville Volunteer Fire Department
Rockville, MD · Montgomery County
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rockville, MD (Montgomery County), with 4 stations and 179 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 179
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(92/dept)
of 245 MD depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- County
- Montgomery County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FO-1127 | $581,569 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Maryland average
How Rockville Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 93% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 67
- MD departments
- 379
What This Data Tells You About Rockville Volunteer Fire Department
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Rockville, within Montgomery County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 179 total personnel, 4 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. Rockville Volunteer Fire Department runs 95% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Rockville Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $581,569 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 Rockville Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department has 179 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 95% above the Maryland average of 92 per department.
Does Rockville Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Rockville Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Rockville Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Montgomery County, MD. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Rockville Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $581,569 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.
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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