County profile
Steuben County, NY 45 departments
1,486 HIFLD personnel across 45 departments in Steuben County · #18 of 61 in-state.
Steuben County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,486 personnel across 45 departments) - #18 of 61 in-state; mix 3/33/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 61 in New York
- 2.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 5% of roster in Bath Volunteer Fire Department
- 34 of 45 depts provide EMS
- 45 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Steuben County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,486 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 33 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
2.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (38 stations / 1,486 roster).
Largest book: Bath Volunteer Fire Department holds 5% of county personnel (78 of 1,486).
Photo-finish peer: Cumberland County, NC (+0 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Steuben County? ▼
Steuben County has 1,486 total fire department personnel across 45 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 21% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Steuben County, NY? ▼
Steuben County, NY has 45 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 33 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Steuben County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 33 of 45 departments (73%) in Steuben County are volunteer.
Does Steuben County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 34 departments in Steuben 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 Steuben County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.