Volunteer EMS Provider

Winchester Fire Department Ambulance

Winchester, NH · Cheshire County

Winchester Fire Department Ambulance is a Volunteer department serving Winchester, NH (Cheshire County), with 2 stations and 55 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

55
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+120%
above NH avg personnel
(25/dept)
87th
percentile by size
of 204 NH depts
28
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Winchester, NH
FDID
22790

Staffing vs the New Hampshire average

How Winchester Fire Department Ambulance's personnel count compares to the typical department in New Hampshire. It is larger than 87% of the 204 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 120% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
10
NH departments
293

What This Data Tells You About Winchester Fire Department Ambulance

Winchester Fire Department Ambulance operates as a Volunteer department in Winchester, within Cheshire County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 55 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. New Hampshire has 293 registered fire departments and 7,470 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. Winchester Fire Department Ambulance runs 120% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 10,100 fires, 10 fire deaths, and 63% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Winchester Fire Department Ambulance have?

Winchester Fire Department Ambulance has 55 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 120% above the New Hampshire average of 25 per department.

Does Winchester Fire Department Ambulance provide EMS services?

Yes, Winchester Fire Department Ambulance provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Winchester Fire Department Ambulance operate?

Winchester Fire Department Ambulance operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Winchester Fire Department Ambulance?

Winchester Fire Department Ambulance is a Volunteer department serving Cheshire County, NH. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has 293 fire departments with 7,470 total personnel. 63% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.