County profile
Rockland County, NY 22 departments
1,539 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Rockland County · #11 of 61 in-state.
Rockland County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,539 personnel across 22 departments) - #11 of 61 in-state; mix 0/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 61 in New York
- 2.14 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Haverstraw Fire Department - Rescue Hook and Ladder 1
- 2 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rockland County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,539 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (68% volunteer).
2.14 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (33 stations / 1,539 roster).
Largest book: Haverstraw Fire Department - Rescue Hook and Ladder 1 holds 15% of county personnel (225 of 1,539).
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 Rockland County? ▼
Rockland County has 1,539 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 70, which is 67% above the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Rockland County, NY? ▼
Rockland County, NY has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Rockland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 22 departments (68%) in Rockland County are volunteer.
Does Rockland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Rockland 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 Rockland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.