County profile
Cattaraugus County, NY 41 departments
1,264 HIFLD personnel across 41 departments in Cattaraugus County · #22 of 61 in-state.
Cattaraugus County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,264 personnel across 41 departments) - #22 of 61 in-state; mix 2/27/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #22 of 61 in New York
- 2.53 stations per 100 personnel
- 6% of roster in Little Valley Fire Department
- 39 of 41 depts provide EMS
- 41 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cattaraugus County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,264 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 27 volunteer, 0 combination (66% volunteer).
2.53 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (32 stations / 1,264 roster).
Largest book: Little Valley Fire Department holds 6% of county personnel (71 of 1,264).
Photo-finish peer: Howard County, MD (-6 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cattaraugus County? ▼
Cattaraugus County has 1,264 total fire department personnel across 41 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 26% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Cattaraugus County, NY? ▼
Cattaraugus County, NY has 41 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 27 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cattaraugus County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 27 of 41 departments (66%) in Cattaraugus County are volunteer.
Does Cattaraugus County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 40 departments in Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.