County profile
Putnam County, NY 12 departments
754 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Putnam County · #31 of 61 in-state.
Putnam County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (754 personnel across 12 departments) - #31 of 61 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #31 of 61 in New York
- 1.99 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department - Croton Falls Road Station
- 9 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Putnam County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel Fire Department Mahopac · EMS | volunteer | 85 |
| Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department Cortlandt Manor · EMS | volunteer | 59 |
| Garrison Volunteer Fire Company Garrison | volunteer | 50 |
| Kent Volunteer Fire Department Carmel · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Lake Carmel Fire Department Lake Carmel · EMS | volunteer | 120 |
| Lake Carmel Fire Department Carmel · EMS | other | - |
| Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department - Brook Station Mahopac · EMS | other | - |
| Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department - Croton Falls Road Station Mahopac · EMS | volunteer | 138 |
| North Highlands Fire Department Cold Spring | volunteer | 66 |
| Patterson Fire Department 1 Incorporated Patterson · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Putnam Lake Fire Department Incorporated Patterson · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department Putnam Valley | volunteer | 91 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (754 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
1.99 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 754 roster).
Largest book: Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department - Croton Falls Road Station holds 18% of county personnel (138 of 754).
Photo-finish peer: Franklin County, PA (+3 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Putnam County? ▼
Putnam County has 754 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 63, which is 50% above the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Putnam County, NY? ▼
Putnam County, NY has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #31 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Putnam County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 12 departments (83%) in Putnam County are volunteer.
Does Putnam County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Putnam 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 Putnam County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.