County profile
Ulster County, NY 46 departments
1,065 HIFLD personnel across 46 departments in Ulster County · #15 of 61 in-state.
Ulster County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,065 personnel across 46 departments) - #15 of 61 in-state; mix 1/26/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 61 in New York
- 4.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Kerhonkson Fire Company
- 45 of 46 depts provide EMS
- 46 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ulster County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,065 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 26 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
4.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (43 stations / 1,065 roster).
Largest book: Kerhonkson Fire Company holds 8% of county personnel (90 of 1,065).
Photo-finish peer: Montgomery County, OH (-8 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ulster County? ▼
Ulster County has 1,065 total fire department personnel across 46 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 45% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Ulster County, NY? ▼
Ulster County, NY has 46 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 26 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ulster County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 26 of 46 departments (57%) in Ulster County are volunteer.
Does Ulster County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 64 departments in Ulster 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 Ulster County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.