County profile
Washington County, NY 26 departments
897 HIFLD personnel across 26 departments in Washington County · #33 of 61 in-state.
Washington County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (897 personnel across 26 departments) - #33 of 61 in-state; mix 0/20/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #33 of 61 in New York
- 3.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in J a Barkley Hose Company - Argyle Fire Department
- 20 of 26 depts provide EMS
- 26 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (897 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 20 volunteer, 0 combination (77% volunteer).
3.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (27 stations / 897 roster).
Largest book: J a Barkley Hose Company - Argyle Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (98 of 897).
Photo-finish peer: Marion County, OR (+2 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 897 total fire department personnel across 26 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 17% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, NY? ▼
Washington County, NY has 26 fire departments with available federal data. 20 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 20 of 26 departments (77%) in Washington County are volunteer.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 23 departments in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.