County profile
Yates County, NY 11 departments
394 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Yates County · #55 of 61 in-state.
Yates County, NY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (394 personnel across 11 departments) - #55 of 61 in-state; mix 0/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #55 of 61 in New York
- 2.54 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Penn Yan Fire Department
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 2,253 New York departments statewide
Fire Departments in Yates County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bellona Volunteer Fire Department Bellona · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Benton Volunteer Fire Department Penn Yan · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Branchport-Keuka Park Volunteer Fire Department - Branchport Branchport · EMS | volunteer | 62 |
| Branchport-Keuka Park Volunteer Fire Department - Keuka Park Keuka Park · EMS | other | - |
| Dresden Volunteer Fire Department Dresden · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Dundee Volunteer Fire Department Dundee | volunteer | 60 |
| Himrod Fire Department Himrod · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Middlesex Hose Company Incorporated Middlesex · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Penn Yan Fire Department Penn Yan · EMS | volunteer | 70 |
| Potter Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Middlesex · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Rushville Hose Company Rushville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (394 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
2.54 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 394 roster).
Largest book: Penn Yan Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (70 of 394).
Photo-finish peer: Blount County, AL (+0 personnel).
New York roster context
- State departments
- 2,253
- Annual fires
- 113,000
- Volunteer %
- 64%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Yates County? ▼
Yates County has 394 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 14% below the New York average.
How many fire departments are in Yates County, NY? ▼
Yates County, NY has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #55 of 61 among New York counties with at least one listed department.
Are Yates County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 11 departments (82%) in Yates County are volunteer.
Does Yates County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Yates 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 Yates County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.