Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department
Ryegate, VT · Caledonia County
Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ryegate, VT (Caledonia County), with 1 station and 18 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 18
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- -
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 153 VT depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Ryegate, VT
- County
- Caledonia County
- FDID
- 03544
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | EMW-2004-FG-0784 | $216,599 |
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 Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Vermont. It is larger than 13% of the 153 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 11
- VT departments
- 250
What This Data Tells You About Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department
Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Ryegate, within Caledonia County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 18 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. Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department runs 6% 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: Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $216,599 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 Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department has 18 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 6% above the Vermont average of 17 per department.
Does Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Caledonia County, VT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Ryegate Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $216,599 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2004.
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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