County profile
Oneida County, NY 51 departments
2,036 HIFLD personnel across 51 departments in Oneida County · #10 of 61 in-state.
Oneida County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,036 personnel across 51 departments) - #10 of 61 in-state; mix 2/39/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 61 in New York
- 2.46 stations per 100 personnel
- 6% of roster in Utica Fire Department
- 44 of 51 depts provide EMS
- 51 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Oneida County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,036 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 39 volunteer, 0 combination (76% volunteer).
2.46 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (50 stations / 2,036 roster).
Largest book: Utica Fire Department holds 6% of county personnel (130 of 2,036).
Photo-finish peer: New London County, CT (-11 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Oneida County? ▼
Oneida County has 2,036 total fire department personnel across 51 departments. The average per department is 40, which is 5% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Oneida County, NY? ▼
Oneida County, NY has 51 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 39 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Oneida County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 39 of 51 departments (76%) in Oneida County are volunteer.
Does Oneida County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 44 departments in Oneida 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 Oneida County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.