County profile
Niagara County, NY 28 departments
1,329 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Niagara County · #16 of 61 in-state.
Niagara County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,329 personnel across 28 departments) - #16 of 61 in-state; mix 3/20/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 61 in New York
- 2.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Niagara Falls Fire Department
- 27 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Niagara County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,329 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 20 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
2.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 1,329 roster).
Largest book: Niagara Falls Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (135 of 1,329).
Photo-finish peer: Wayne County, MI (-1 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Niagara County? ▼
Niagara County has 1,329 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 47, which is 12% above the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Niagara County, NY? ▼
Niagara County, NY has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 20 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Niagara County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 20 of 28 departments (71%) in Niagara County are volunteer.
Does Niagara County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 32 departments in Niagara 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 Niagara County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.