Swampscott Fire Department
Swampscott, MA · Essex County
Swampscott Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Swampscott, MA (Essex County), with 1 station and 37 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 37
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 346 MA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Swampscott, MA
- County
- Essex County
- FDID
- 09291
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-10291 | $263,175.73 |
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 Swampscott Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Massachusetts. It is larger than 42% of the 346 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 51
- MA departments
- 568
What This Data Tells You About Swampscott Fire Department
Swampscott Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Swampscott, within Essex County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 37 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Swampscott 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 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: Swampscott Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $263,175.73 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 Swampscott Fire Department have? ▼
Swampscott Fire Department has 37 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 6% above the Massachusetts average of 35 per department.
Does Swampscott Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Swampscott Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Swampscott Fire Department operate? ▼
Swampscott Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Swampscott Fire Department? ▼
Swampscott Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Essex County, MA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Swampscott Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Swampscott Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $263,175.73 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
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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