County profile
Herkimer County, NY 22 departments
607 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Herkimer County · #38 of 61 in-state.
Herkimer County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (607 personnel across 22 departments) - #38 of 61 in-state; mix 2/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #38 of 61 in New York
- 3.29 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Poland Fire Department
- 13 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Herkimer County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (607 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.29 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 607 roster).
Largest book: Poland Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (52 of 607).
Photo-finish peer: Sheboygan County, WI (+2 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Herkimer County? ▼
Herkimer County has 607 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 33% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Herkimer County, NY? ▼
Herkimer County, NY has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #38 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Herkimer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 22 departments (73%) in Herkimer County are volunteer.
Does Herkimer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Herkimer 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 Herkimer County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.