County profile
Schenectady County, NY 20 departments
753 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Schenectady County · #32 of 61 in-state.
Schenectady County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (753 personnel across 20 departments) - #32 of 61 in-state; mix 2/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #32 of 61 in New York
- 2.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Schenectady Fire Department
- 18 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Schenectady County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alplaus Fire Department Alplaus · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Beukendal Fire Department Scotia · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Carman Fire Department - Rotterdam 3 Schenectady | volunteer | 54 |
| Delanson Fire Department Delanson · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Duanesburg Fire Department Duanesburg · EMS | other | - |
| Glenville Hill Fire Department Glenville · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Knolls Atomic Power Lab Incorporated - Safety Department Niskayuna · EMS | other | - |
| Mariaville Volunteer Fire Department Pattersonville · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Pattersonville Fire Department Pattersonville · EMS | other | - |
| Pine Grove Fire Department Schenectady · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Plotterkill Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Schenectady · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Quaker Street Fire Department Delanson · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Rectors Fire Department Scotia · EMS | other | - |
| Schenectady Fire Department Schenectady · EMS | career | 123 |
| Schenectady International Incorporated Fire Brigade Rotterdam Junction | volunteer | 26 |
| South Schenectady Fire Department Schenectady · EMS | volunteer | 101 |
| Stratton Air National Guard Base Fire Department Scotia · EMS | career | 45 |
| Thomas Corners Fire Department Scotia · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Village of Scotia Fire Department Scotia · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| West Glenville Fire District Amsterdam · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (753 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
2.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 753 roster).
Largest book: Schenectady Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (123 of 753).
Photo-finish peer: Tolland County, CT (+2 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Schenectady County? ▼
Schenectady County has 753 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 10% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Schenectady County, NY? ▼
Schenectady County, NY has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Schenectady County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 20 departments (70%) in Schenectady County are volunteer.
Does Schenectady County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Schenectady 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 Schenectady County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.