County profile
Jefferson County, NY 49 departments
1,484 HIFLD personnel across 49 departments in Jefferson County · #19 of 61 in-state.
Jefferson County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,484 personnel across 49 departments) - #19 of 61 in-state; mix 2/32/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 61 in New York
- 2.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 6% of roster in Clayton Volunteer Fire Department
- 34 of 49 depts provide EMS
- 49 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,484 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 32 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
2.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (44 stations / 1,484 roster).
Largest book: Clayton Volunteer Fire Department holds 6% of county personnel (90 of 1,484).
Photo-finish peer: Cumberland County, NC (+2 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 1,484 total fire department personnel across 49 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 29% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, NY? ▼
Jefferson County, NY has 49 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 32 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 32 of 49 departments (65%) in Jefferson County are volunteer.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 39 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.