County profile
New Haven County, CT 35 departments
2,407 HIFLD personnel across 35 departments in New Haven County · #1 of 8 in-state.
New Haven County, CT carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,407 personnel across 35 departments) - #1 of 8 in-state; mix 6/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 8 in Connecticut
- 3.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Waterbury Fire Department
- 23 of 35 depts provide EMS
- 35 of 418 Connecticut departments statewide
Fire Departments in New Haven County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,407 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 6 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (46% volunteer).
3.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (77 stations / 2,407 roster).
Largest book: Waterbury Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (286 of 2,407).
Photo-finish peer: Monmouth County, NJ (+9 personnel).
Connecticut roster context
- State departments
- 418
- Annual fires
- 21,500
- Volunteer %
- 48%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve New Haven County? ▼
New Haven County has 2,407 total fire department personnel across 35 departments. The average per department is 69, which is 73% above the Connecticut average.
How many fire departments are in New Haven County, CT? ▼
New Haven County, CT has 35 fire departments with available federal data. 6 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 8 among Connecticut counties with at least one listed department.
Are New Haven County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
New Haven County has a mix: 6 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does New Haven County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 36 departments in New Haven County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for New Haven County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.