County profile
Saratoga County, NY 36 departments
1,422 HIFLD personnel across 36 departments in Saratoga County · #14 of 61 in-state.
Saratoga County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,422 personnel across 36 departments) - #14 of 61 in-state; mix 1/23/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 61 in New York
- 2.53 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Ballston Spa Fire Department - Union Station
- 33 of 36 depts provide EMS
- 36 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Saratoga County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,422 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 23 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
2.53 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 1,422 roster).
Largest book: Ballston Spa Fire Department - Union Station holds 10% of county personnel (140 of 1,422).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, KY (-2 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Saratoga County? ▼
Saratoga County has 1,422 total fire department personnel across 36 departments. The average per department is 40, which is 5% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Saratoga County, NY? ▼
Saratoga County, NY has 36 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 23 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Saratoga County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 23 of 36 departments (64%) in Saratoga County are volunteer.
Does Saratoga County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 44 departments in Saratoga 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 Saratoga County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.