County profile
Rockingham County, NH 46 departments
1,569 HIFLD personnel across 46 departments in Rockingham County · #1 of 10 in-state.
Rockingham County, NH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,569 personnel across 46 departments) - #1 of 10 in-state; mix 8/30/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 10 in New Hampshire
- 3.51 stations per 100 personnel
- 5% of roster in Derry Fire Department Central Station
- 46 of 46 depts provide EMS
- 46 of 293 New Hampshire departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rockingham County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,569 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 8 career, 30 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
3.51 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (55 stations / 1,569 roster).
Largest book: Derry Fire Department Central Station holds 5% of county personnel (84 of 1,569).
Photo-finish peer: Dauphin County, PA (-11 personnel).
New Hampshire roster context
- State departments
- 293
- Annual fires
- 10,100
- Volunteer %
- 63%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Rockingham County? ▼
Rockingham County has 1,569 total fire department personnel across 46 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 36% above the New Hampshire average.
How many fire departments are in Rockingham County, NH? ▼
Rockingham County, NH has 46 fire departments with available federal data. 8 career, 30 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 10 among New Hampshire counties with at least one listed department.
Are Rockingham County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 30 of 46 departments (65%) in Rockingham County are volunteer.
Does Rockingham County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 53 departments in Rockingham 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 Rockingham County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.