Volunteer EMS Provider

SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Scotland, CT · Windham County

SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Scotland, CT (Windham County), with 1 station and 56 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

56
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+40%
above CT avg personnel
(40/dept)
54th
percentile by size
of 236 CT depts
56
personnel per station
staffing density
$991K
3 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Scotland, CT
FDID
04110

FEMA Grant History

$991K
Total Funding
3
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FG-00065 $465,297.73
2023 EMW-2023-FG-00305 $183,438.03
2022 EMW-2022-FF-00766 $342,400

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Connecticut average

How SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Connecticut. It is larger than 54% of the 236 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 40% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
34
CT departments
418

What This Data Tells You About SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Scotland, within Windham County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 56 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 40% 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $991,135.76 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 56 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 40% above the Connecticut average of 40 per department.

Does SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Windham County, CT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, SCOTLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $991,135.76 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.

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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Federal data sources

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.