County profile
Ontario County, NY 30 departments
1,194 HIFLD personnel across 30 departments in Ontario County · #24 of 61 in-state.
Ontario County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,194 personnel across 30 departments) - #24 of 61 in-state; mix 2/24/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #24 of 61 in New York
- 2.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Geneva Fire Department - Hydrant Hose Company
- 9 of 30 depts provide EMS
- 30 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ontario County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,194 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 24 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
2.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (33 stations / 1,194 roster).
Largest book: Geneva Fire Department - Hydrant Hose Company holds 13% of county personnel (153 of 1,194).
Photo-finish peer: Lucas County, OH (+1 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ontario County? ▼
Ontario County has 1,194 total fire department personnel across 30 departments. The average per department is 40, which is 5% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Ontario County, NY? ▼
Ontario County, NY has 30 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 24 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ontario County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 24 of 30 departments (80%) in Ontario County are volunteer.
Does Ontario County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Ontario 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 Ontario County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.