County profile
Montgomery County, NY 19 departments
494 HIFLD personnel across 19 departments in Montgomery County · #52 of 61 in-state.
Montgomery County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (494 personnel across 19 departments) - #52 of 61 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #52 of 61 in New York
- 2.83 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Saint Johnsville Fire Department
- 14 of 19 depts provide EMS
- 19 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montgomery County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (494 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
2.83 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 494 roster).
Largest book: Saint Johnsville Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (58 of 494).
Photo-finish peer: Iredell County, NC (+0 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Montgomery County? ▼
Montgomery County has 494 total fire department personnel across 19 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 38% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Montgomery County, NY? ▼
Montgomery County, NY has 19 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Montgomery County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 19 departments (63%) in Montgomery County are volunteer.
Does Montgomery County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.