County profile
Broome County, NY 36 departments
1,157 HIFLD personnel across 36 departments in Broome County · #27 of 61 in-state.
Broome County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,157 personnel across 36 departments) - #27 of 61 in-state; mix 4/24/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #27 of 61 in New York
- 3.72 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Vestal Fire Department
- 31 of 36 depts provide EMS
- 36 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Broome County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,157 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 24 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.72 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (43 stations / 1,157 roster).
Largest book: Vestal Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (153 of 1,157).
Photo-finish peer: El Paso County, TX (-2 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Broome County? ▼
Broome County has 1,157 total fire department personnel across 36 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 24% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Broome County, NY? ▼
Broome County, NY has 36 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 24 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #27 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Broome County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 24 of 36 departments (67%) in Broome County are volunteer.
Does Broome County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 37 departments in Broome 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 Broome County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.