Stratford Fire Department
Stratford, CT · Fairfield County
Stratford Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Stratford, CT (Fairfield County), with 4 stations and 99 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 99
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(40/dept)
of 236 CT depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Stratford, CT
- County
- Fairfield County
- FDID
- 05190
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-02790 | $632,521.81 |
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00070 | $842,644 |
| 2013 | EMW2012FO02093 | $185,600 |
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 Stratford Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Connecticut. It is larger than 84% of the 236 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 34
- CT departments
- 418
What This Data Tells You About Stratford Fire Department
Stratford Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Stratford, within Fairfield County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 99 total personnel, 4 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. Stratford Fire Department runs 148% 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: Stratford Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,660,765.81 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 Stratford Fire Department have? ▼
Stratford Fire Department has 99 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 148% above the Connecticut average of 40 per department.
Does Stratford Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Stratford Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Stratford Fire Department operate? ▼
Stratford Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Stratford Fire Department? ▼
Stratford Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Fairfield County, CT. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Stratford Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Stratford Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,660,765.81 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.
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