County profile
Albany County, NY 44 departments
1,767 HIFLD personnel across 44 departments in Albany County · #9 of 61 in-state.
Albany County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,767 personnel across 44 departments) - #9 of 61 in-state; mix 4/30/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 61 in New York
- 2.72 stations per 100 personnel
- 7% of roster in Latham Fire Department
- 32 of 44 depts provide EMS
- 44 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Albany County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,767 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 30 volunteer, 0 combination (68% volunteer).
2.72 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (48 stations / 1,767 roster).
Largest book: Latham Fire Department holds 7% of county personnel (125 of 1,767).
Photo-finish peer: Santa Clara County, CA (+34 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Albany County? ▼
Albany County has 1,767 total fire department personnel across 44 departments. The average per department is 40, which is 5% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Albany County, NY? ▼
Albany County, NY has 44 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 30 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Albany County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 30 of 44 departments (68%) in Albany County are volunteer.
Does Albany County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 44 departments in Albany 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 Albany County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.