County profile
Strafford County, NH 17 departments
596 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Strafford County · #6 of 10 in-state.
Strafford County, NH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (596 personnel across 17 departments) - #6 of 10 in-state; mix 3/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 10 in New Hampshire
- 3.02 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Middleton Fire and Rescue
- 17 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 293 New Hampshire departments statewide
Fire Departments in Strafford County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Barrington Fire and Rescue Barrington · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| City of Dover Fire and Rescue - Central Station Dover · EMS | career | 57 |
| City of Dover Fire and Rescue - South End Station Dover · EMS | other | - |
| Durham Fire Department Durham · EMS | career | 36 |
| Farmington Fire and Rescue Farmington · EMS | volunteer | 58 |
| Lee Fire and Rescue Department Lee · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Madbury Fire Department Madbury · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Middleton Fire and Rescue Middleton · EMS | volunteer | 127 |
| Milton Fire Rescue Milton · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Milton Fire Rescue Milton Mills · EMS | other | - |
| New Durham Fire Department New Durham · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Rochester Fire Department Gonic · EMS | other | - |
| Rochester Fire Department Rochester · EMS | volunteer | 79 |
| Rollinsford Fire Department Rollinsford · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Somersworth Fire Department Somersworth · EMS | career | 27 |
| Strafford Fire and Rescue - Center Station Strafford · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Strafford Fire and Rescue - Crown Point Station Strafford · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (596 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (59% volunteer).
3.02 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 596 roster).
Largest book: Middleton Fire and Rescue holds 21% of county personnel (127 of 596).
Photo-finish peer: Lewis County, NY (+1 personnel).
New Hampshire roster context
- State departments
- 293
- Annual fires
- 10,100
- Volunteer %
- 63%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Strafford County? ▼
Strafford County has 596 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 40% above the New Hampshire average.
How many fire departments are in Strafford County, NH? ▼
Strafford County, NH has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 10 among New Hampshire counties with at least one listed department.
Are Strafford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 17 departments (59%) in Strafford County are volunteer.
Does Strafford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 17 departments in Strafford 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 Strafford County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.