County profile
Cheshire County, NH 30 departments
750 HIFLD personnel across 30 departments in Cheshire County · #5 of 10 in-state.
Cheshire County, NH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (750 personnel across 30 departments) - #5 of 10 in-state; mix 1/22/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 10 in New Hampshire
- 4.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Meadowood County Area Fire Department
- 27 of 30 depts provide EMS
- 30 of 293 New Hampshire departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cheshire County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (750 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 22 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
4.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (31 stations / 750 roster).
Largest book: Meadowood County Area Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (85 of 750).
Photo-finish peer: Hidalgo County, TX (+0 personnel).
New Hampshire roster context
- State departments
- 293
- Annual fires
- 10,100
- Volunteer %
- 63%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cheshire County? ▼
Cheshire County has 750 total fire department personnel across 30 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 0% above the New Hampshire average.
How many fire departments are in Cheshire County, NH? ▼
Cheshire County, NH has 30 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 22 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 10 among New Hampshire counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cheshire County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 22 of 30 departments (73%) in Cheshire County are volunteer.
Does Cheshire County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 28 departments in Cheshire 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 Cheshire County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.