County profile
Essex County, NY 21 departments
676 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Essex County · #39 of 61 in-state.
Essex County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (676 personnel across 21 departments) - #39 of 61 in-state; mix 0/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #39 of 61 in New York
- 2.81 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department
- 17 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Essex County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (676 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (76% volunteer).
2.81 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (19 stations / 676 roster).
Largest book: Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (86 of 676).
Photo-finish peer: Pittsylvania County, VA (+0 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Essex County? ▼
Essex County has 676 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 24% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Essex County, NY? ▼
Essex County, NY has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #39 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Essex County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 21 departments (76%) in Essex County are volunteer.
Does Essex County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Essex 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 Essex County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.