County profile
Coos County, NH 16 departments
369 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Coos County · #8 of 10 in-state.
Coos County, NH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (369 personnel across 16 departments) - #8 of 10 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 10 in New Hampshire
- 4.34 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Lancaster Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services
- 3 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 293 New Hampshire departments statewide
Fire Departments in Coos County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Fire Department Berlin | career | 25 |
| Colebrook Fire Department Colebrook | volunteer | 31 |
| Dalton Volunteer Fire Department Dalton | other | - |
| Emergency Medical Services - North / Pittsburg Fire Department Pittsburg · EMS | other | - |
| Errol Fire Department Errol | volunteer | 20 |
| Gorham Fire Department Gorham | volunteer | 52 |
| Groveton Fire Department Groveton | volunteer | 29 |
| Jefferson Fire Department Jefferson | volunteer | 28 |
| Lancaster Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Lancaster · EMS | volunteer | 62 |
| Milan and Dummer Fire Department Milan | other | - |
| Randolph Fire Department Randolph | volunteer | 12 |
| Shelburne Fire Department Shelburne | volunteer | 15 |
| Stark Fire Department Stark | volunteer | 17 |
| Stratford Hollow Fire Department North Stratford | volunteer | 16 |
| Twin Mountain Fire Department Twin Mountain | volunteer | 37 |
| Whitefield Fire Department Whitefield · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (369 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.34 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 369 roster).
Largest book: Lancaster Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services holds 17% of county personnel (62 of 369).
Photo-finish peer: Hardin County, KY (+0 personnel).
New Hampshire roster context
- State departments
- 293
- Annual fires
- 10,100
- Volunteer %
- 63%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Coos County? ▼
Coos County has 369 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 8% below the New Hampshire average.
How many fire departments are in Coos County, NH? ▼
Coos County, NH has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 10 among New Hampshire counties with at least one listed department.
Are Coos County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 16 departments (75%) in Coos County are volunteer.
Does Coos County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Coos 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 Coos County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.