Woonsocket Fire Department
Woonsocket, RI · Providence County
Woonsocket Fire Department is a fire department serving Woonsocket, RI (Providence County), with personnel data not reported. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
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- Total personnel
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- Stations
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- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- Woonsocket, RI
- County
- Providence County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-01479 | $262,681.81 |
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-01795 | $251,035.45 |
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-02948 | $424,785.36 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-01554 | $1,555,806.4 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-00137 | $224,201.06 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-03454 | $296,364 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FO00487 | $377,055 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FH00385 | $0 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00164 | $0 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FV00476 | $681,819 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
What This Data Tells You About Woonsocket Fire Department
Woonsocket Fire Department operates as a fire department in Woonsocket, within Providence County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Rhode Island has 111 registered fire departments and 4,218 total personnel, averaging roughly 38 staff per department. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. The state records about 8,700 fires, 9 fire deaths, and 38% 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: Woonsocket Fire Department has received 12 FEMA grants totaling $4,628,648.08 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 Woonsocket Fire Department have? ▼
Personnel data for Woonsocket Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
Does Woonsocket Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Woonsocket Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Woonsocket Fire Department operate? ▼
Station count data for Woonsocket Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is Woonsocket Fire Department? ▼
Woonsocket Fire Department is a fire department serving Providence County, RI.
Has Woonsocket Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Woonsocket Fire Department has received 12 FEMA grants totaling $4,628,648.08 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in Rhode Island? ▼
Rhode Island has 111 fire departments with 4,218 total personnel. 38% are volunteer departments.
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