County profile
Chenango County, NY 21 departments
877 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Chenango County · #37 of 61 in-state.
Chenango County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (877 personnel across 21 departments) - #37 of 61 in-state; mix 0/20/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #37 of 61 in New York
- 2.39 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Village of Oxford Fire Department
- 20 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Chenango County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Afton Fire Department Afton · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Bainbridge Fire Department Bainbridge · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Borden Hose Fire Department Mount Upton · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Brisben Fire Department Brisben · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Camp Pharsalia Fire and Safety South Plymouth | volunteer | 19 |
| City of Norwich Fire Department Norwich · EMS | volunteer | 72 |
| Coventry Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Greene · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Greene Fire Department Greene · EMS | volunteer | 80 |
| Guilford Fire Department Guilford · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| McDonough Fire Department Mcdonough · EMS | other | - |
| New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department / New Berlin Volunteer Emergency Medical Services Unit New Berlin · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| North Norwich Fire Department Norwich · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Pharsalia Fire Department Mcdonough · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Plymouth Fire Department South Plymouth · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Preston Fire Department Norwich · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Sherburne Fire Department Sherburne · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Smithville Fire Department Smithville Flats · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Smyrna Fire Department Smyrna · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| South New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department South New Berlin · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| South Otselic Fire Department South Otselic · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Village of Oxford Fire Department Oxford · EMS | volunteer | 85 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (877 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 20 volunteer, 0 combination (95% volunteer).
2.39 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 877 roster).
Largest book: Village of Oxford Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (85 of 877).
Photo-finish peer: Orleans County, LA (+3 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Chenango County? ▼
Chenango County has 877 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 0% above the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Chenango County, NY? ▼
Chenango County, NY has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 20 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #37 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Chenango County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 20 of 21 departments (95%) in Chenango County are volunteer.
Does Chenango County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Chenango 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 Chenango County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.