Watertown Fire Department
Watertown, CT · Litchfield County
Watertown Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Watertown, CT (Litchfield County), with 2 stations and 99 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 99
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(40/dept)
of 236 CT depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Watertown, CT
- County
- Litchfield County
- FDID
- 01240
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-01705 | $26,141.08 |
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 Watertown Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Connecticut. It is larger than 84% of the 236 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 34
- CT departments
- 418
What This Data Tells You About Watertown Fire Department
Watertown Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Watertown, within Litchfield County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 99 total personnel, 2 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. Watertown 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: Watertown Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $26,141.08 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 Watertown Fire Department have? ▼
Watertown Fire Department has 99 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 148% above the Connecticut average of 40 per department.
Does Watertown Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Watertown Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Watertown Fire Department operate? ▼
Watertown Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Watertown Fire Department? ▼
Watertown Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Litchfield County, CT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Watertown Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Watertown Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $26,141.08 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
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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