County profile
Westchester County, NY 59 departments
4,081 HIFLD personnel across 59 departments in Westchester County · #4 of 61 in-state.
Westchester County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (4,081 personnel across 59 departments) - #4 of 61 in-state; mix 9/33/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 61 in New York
- 2.25 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Yonkers Fire Department
- 46 of 59 depts provide EMS
- 59 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Westchester County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (4,081 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 9 career, 33 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
2.25 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (92 stations / 4,081 roster).
Largest book: Yonkers Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (459 of 4,081).
Photo-finish peer: Cook County, IL (-1 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Westchester County? ▼
Westchester County has 4,081 total fire department personnel across 59 departments. The average per department is 69, which is 64% above the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Westchester County, NY? ▼
Westchester County, NY has 59 fire departments with available federal data. 9 career, 33 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Westchester County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 33 of 59 departments (56%) in Westchester County are volunteer.
Does Westchester County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 73 departments in Westchester 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 Westchester County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.