County profile
Onondaga County, NY 56 departments
2,665 HIFLD personnel across 56 departments in Onondaga County · #7 of 61 in-state.
Onondaga County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,665 personnel across 56 departments) - #7 of 61 in-state; mix 1/46/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 61 in New York
- 2.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Syracuse Fire Department
- 52 of 56 depts provide EMS
- 56 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Onondaga County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,665 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 46 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
2.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (79 stations / 2,665 roster).
Largest book: Syracuse Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (403 of 2,665).
Photo-finish peer: Bucks County, PA (-7 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Onondaga County? ▼
Onondaga County has 2,665 total fire department personnel across 56 departments. The average per department is 48, which is 14% above the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Onondaga County, NY? ▼
Onondaga County, NY has 56 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 46 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Onondaga County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 46 of 56 departments (82%) in Onondaga County are volunteer.
Does Onondaga County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 63 departments in Onondaga 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 Onondaga County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.