County profile
Berkshire County, MA 35 departments
737 HIFLD personnel across 35 departments in Berkshire County · #9 of 14 in-state.
Berkshire County, MA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (737 personnel across 35 departments) - #9 of 14 in-state; mix 1/24/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 14 in Massachusetts
- 4.75 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Lenox Fire Department
- 32 of 35 depts provide EMS
- 35 of 568 Massachusetts departments statewide
Fire Departments in Berkshire County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (737 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 24 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
4.75 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (35 stations / 737 roster).
Largest book: Lenox Fire Department holds 8% of county personnel (58 of 737).
Photo-finish peer: Blair County, PA (+1 personnel).
Massachusetts roster context
- State departments
- 568
- Annual fires
- 38,700
- Volunteer %
- 35%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Berkshire County? ▼
Berkshire County has 737 total fire department personnel across 35 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 40% below the Massachusetts average.
How many fire departments are in Berkshire County, MA? ▼
Berkshire County, MA has 35 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 24 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 14 among Massachusetts counties with at least one listed department.
Are Berkshire County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 24 of 35 departments (69%) in Berkshire County are volunteer.
Does Berkshire County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 35 departments in Berkshire County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Berkshire County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.