Sterling Fire Department
Sterling, MA · Worcester County
Sterling Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sterling, MA (Worcester County), with 1 station and 44 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 44
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 346 MA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Sterling, MA
- County
- Worcester County
- FDID
- 27282
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | EMW2012FO03940 | $275,499 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Massachusetts average
How Sterling Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Massachusetts. It is larger than 57% of the 346 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 51
- MA departments
- 568
What This Data Tells You About Sterling Fire Department
Sterling Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Sterling, within Worcester County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 44 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Massachusetts has 568 registered fire departments and 19,841 total personnel, averaging roughly 35 staff per department. Sterling Fire Department runs 26% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 38,700 fires, 51 fire deaths, and 35% 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: Sterling Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $275,499 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 Sterling Fire Department have? ▼
Sterling Fire Department has 44 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 26% above the Massachusetts average of 35 per department.
Does Sterling Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Sterling Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Sterling Fire Department operate? ▼
Sterling Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Sterling Fire Department? ▼
Sterling Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Worcester County, MA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Sterling Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Sterling Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $275,499 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2013.
How many fire departments are in Massachusetts? ▼
Massachusetts has 568 fire departments with 19,841 total personnel. 35% are volunteer departments.
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