Volunteer

VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Baltimore, MD · Baltimore County

VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Baltimore, MD (Baltimore County), with 1 station and 99 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

99
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+8%
above MD avg personnel
(92/dept)
73th
percentile by size
of 245 MD depts
99
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Baltimore, MD
FDID
03134

Staffing vs the Maryland average

How VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Maryland. It is larger than 73% of the 245 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 8% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
67
MD departments
379

What This Data Tells You About VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Baltimore, within Baltimore County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 99 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. Maryland has 379 registered fire departments and 34,910 total personnel, averaging roughly 92 staff per department. VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 8% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 32,800 fires, 67 fire deaths, and 58% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead. 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 VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 99 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 8% above the Maryland average of 92 per department.

Does VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

VIOLETVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Baltimore County, MD. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Maryland?

Maryland has 379 fire departments with 34,910 total personnel. 58% 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.