County profile
Belknap County, NH 17 departments
358 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Belknap County · #9 of 10 in-state.
Belknap County, NH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (358 personnel across 17 departments) - #9 of 10 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 10 in New Hampshire
- 5.03 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Belmont Fire Department
- 16 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 293 New Hampshire departments statewide
Fire Departments in Belknap County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alton Bay Fire and Rescue Department Alton · EMS | other | - |
| Alton Fire and Rescue Department Alton · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Barnstead Fire and Rescue Barnstead · EMS | other | - |
| Barnstead Fire Rescue Center Barnstead · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Belmont Fire Department Belmont · EMS | volunteer | 62 |
| Center Harbor Fire and Rescue Center Harbor · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| East Alton Fire and Rescue Department Alton · EMS | other | - |
| Gilford Fire Rescue Department Gilford · EMS | volunteer | 59 |
| Gilmanton Fire Department Gilmanton Iron Works · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Gilmanton Fire Department Gilmanton · EMS | other | - |
| Laconia Fire Department - Central Station Laconia · EMS | career | 44 |
| Laconia Fire Department - Lakeport Station Laconia | other | - |
| Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Laconia · EMS | other | - |
| New Hampton Fire Department New Hampton · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Sanbornton Fire Department Sanbornton · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Tilton Northfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Center Street Tilton · EMS | other | - |
| West Alton Fire and Rescue Department Alton · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (358 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (47% volunteer).
5.03 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 358 roster).
Largest book: Belmont Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (62 of 358).
Photo-finish peer: Gallatin County, MT (+0 personnel).
New Hampshire roster context
- State departments
- 293
- Annual fires
- 10,100
- Volunteer %
- 63%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Belknap County? ▼
Belknap County has 358 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 16% below the New Hampshire average.
How many fire departments are in Belknap County, NH? ▼
Belknap County, NH has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 10 among New Hampshire counties with at least one listed department.
Are Belknap County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Belknap County has a mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Belknap County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Belknap 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 Belknap County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.