County profile
Franklin County, NY 19 departments
704 HIFLD personnel across 19 departments in Franklin County · #46 of 61 in-state.
Franklin County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (704 personnel across 19 departments) - #46 of 61 in-state; mix 0/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #46 of 61 in New York
- 2.98 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Malone Call Firemen Incorporated
- 15 of 19 depts provide EMS
- 19 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Franklin County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (704 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (84% volunteer).
2.98 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 704 roster).
Largest book: Malone Call Firemen Incorporated holds 10% of county personnel (70 of 704).
Photo-finish peer: Lorain County, OH (-4 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Franklin County? ▼
Franklin County has 704 total fire department personnel across 19 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 12% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Franklin County, NY? ▼
Franklin County, NY has 19 fire departments with available federal data. 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #46 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Franklin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 19 departments (84%) in Franklin County are volunteer.
Does Franklin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Franklin 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 Franklin County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.