List of Maryland fire departments
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Fire departments in the U.S. state of Maryland function in the principal cities, towns and communities in each county.
Allegany County
The borough of Wellersburg is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania where The Wellersburg District Volunteer Fire Company provides coverage as Station 630, but does provide primary fire protection and first responder service to portions of Allegany County as Station 630.
The CDP of Bloomington is in Garrett County, Maryland where it provides coverage as Station 100, but does provide primary fire protection to portions of Allegany County as Station 36.
The community of New Creek is in Mineral County, West Virginia, but does provide primary fire protection to portions of Allegany County, serving both counties as Station 38.
Anne Arundel County
All volunteer stations in Anne Arundel County have at least 4 career firefighter on staff 24x7, with the exception of Ferndale.
A^ The Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department was known as the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department from its founding until October 2, 2024 when a rebranding was announced.
B^ The Arundel Volunteer Fire Department merged with the Riva Volunteer Fire Department on June 12, 2024 with the Arundel VFD taking over the Riva corporation. Prior to this date, the Riva Volunteer Fire Department had been Station 3.
Baltimore County
Stations 1-19, 54-58, and 60 are fully staffed by career members of the Baltimore County Fire Department. Stations 20-51, 53, 74, 85, and 156 are independent companies staffed solely by volunteers.
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