County profile
Schoharie County, NY 16 departments
507 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Schoharie County · #53 of 61 in-state.
Schoharie County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (507 personnel across 16 departments) - #53 of 61 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #53 of 61 in New York
- 1.97 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Cobleskill Fire Department and Rescue Squad
- 7 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Schoharie County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (507 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
1.97 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 507 roster).
Largest book: Cobleskill Fire Department and Rescue Squad holds 25% of county personnel (125 of 507).
Photo-finish peer: Iredell County, NC (+0 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Schoharie County? ▼
Schoharie County has 507 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 24% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Schoharie County, NY? ▼
Schoharie County, NY has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Schoharie County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 16 departments (63%) in Schoharie County are volunteer.
Does Schoharie County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Schoharie 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 Schoharie County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.