County profile
St Lawrence County, NY 42 departments
1,598 HIFLD personnel across 42 departments in St Lawrence County · #17 of 61 in-state.
St Lawrence County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,598 personnel across 42 departments) - #17 of 61 in-state; mix 1/34/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #17 of 61 in New York
- 2.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 5% of roster in Canton Fire and Rescue
- 31 of 42 depts provide EMS
- 42 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in St Lawrence County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,598 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 34 volunteer, 0 combination (81% volunteer).
2.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (39 stations / 1,598 roster).
Largest book: Canton Fire and Rescue holds 5% of county personnel (80 of 1,598).
Photo-finish peer: Mecklenburg County, NC (-6 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve St Lawrence County? ▼
St Lawrence County has 1,598 total fire department personnel across 42 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 10% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in St Lawrence County, NY? ▼
St Lawrence County, NY has 42 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 34 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are St Lawrence County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 34 of 42 departments (81%) in St Lawrence County are volunteer.
Does St Lawrence County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 31 departments in St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.