County profile
Orange County, NY 54 departments
2,312 HIFLD personnel across 54 departments in Orange County · #5 of 61 in-state.
Orange County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,312 personnel across 54 departments) - #5 of 61 in-state; mix 0/35/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 61 in New York
- 2.16 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Goshen Fire Department - Dikeman Engine and Hose Company
- 38 of 54 depts provide EMS
- 54 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Orange County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,312 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 35 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
2.16 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (50 stations / 2,312 roster).
Largest book: Goshen Fire Department - Dikeman Engine and Hose Company holds 9% of county personnel (198 of 2,312).
Photo-finish peer: San Diego County, CA (+79 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Orange County? ▼
Orange County has 2,312 total fire department personnel across 54 departments. The average per department is 43, which is 2% above the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Orange County, NY? ▼
Orange County, NY has 54 fire departments with available federal data. 35 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Orange County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 35 of 54 departments (65%) in Orange County are volunteer.
Does Orange County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 49 departments in Orange 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 Orange County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.