Volunteer EMS Provider

WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE

Windsor, VT · Windsor County

WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE is a Volunteer department serving Windsor, VT (Windsor County), with 1 station and 30 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+76%
above VT avg personnel
(17/dept)
59th
percentile by size
of 153 VT depts
30
personnel per station
staffing density
$476K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Windsor, VT
FDID
14768

FEMA Grant History

$476K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2021 EMW-2021-FG-05905 $476,190.47

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Vermont average

How WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE's personnel count compares to the typical department in Vermont. It is larger than 59% of the 153 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 76% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
11
VT departments
250

What This Data Tells You About WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE

WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE operates as a Volunteer department in Windsor, within Windsor County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. Vermont has 250 registered fire departments and 4,361 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE runs 76% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 5,500 fires, 11 fire deaths, and 60% 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: WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $476,190.47 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. 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 WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE have?

WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 76% above the Vermont average of 17 per department.

Does WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE provide EMS services?

Yes, WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE operate?

WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE?

WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE is a Volunteer department serving Windsor County, VT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE received federal grants?

Yes, WINDSOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE SERVICE has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $476,190.47 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.

How many fire departments are in Vermont?

Vermont has 250 fire departments with 4,361 total personnel. 60% 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.