Three Rivers Fire Department
Three Rivers, MA · Hampden County
Three Rivers Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Three Rivers, MA (Hampden County), with 1 station and 32 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 32
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 346 MA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Three Rivers, MA
- County
- Hampden County
- FDID
- 13988
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-09350 | $287,142.85 |
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 Three Rivers Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Massachusetts. It is larger than 31% of the 346 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 51
- MA departments
- 568
What This Data Tells You About Three Rivers Fire Department
Three Rivers Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Three Rivers, within Hampden County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 32 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. Three Rivers Fire Department runs 9% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: Three Rivers Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $287,142.85 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 Three Rivers Fire Department have? ▼
Three Rivers Fire Department has 32 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 9% below the Massachusetts average of 35 per department.
Does Three Rivers Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Three Rivers Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Three Rivers Fire Department operate? ▼
Three Rivers Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Three Rivers Fire Department? ▼
Three Rivers Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Hampden County, MA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Three Rivers Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Three Rivers Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $287,142.85 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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