How many fire departments in the united states?
As of 2014, there were 1,134,400 firefighters in the United States (not including firefighters who work for the state or federal governments or in private fire departments). Of these, 346,150 (31%) are career and 788,250 (69%) are volunteer. These firefighters operate out of 27,198 fire departments. Career firefighters represent 15% of all departments but protect approximately two thirds of the U.S. population. Meanwhile, 85% of fire departments are volunteer or mostly volunteer and protect approximately one third of the population. The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) provides information, education and training for the volunteer fire and emergency medical services throughout New York State.
How many total fire departments are in the united states?
27,198 27,228
Firefighting in the United States
A small number of U.S. fire departments are privatized, that is, operated by for-profit corporations on behalf of public entities. Knox County, Tennessee is among the largest public entities protected by privatized fire departments.
How many fire departments in the united states are privatized?
A small number
Firefighting in the United States
Firefighting in the United States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefighting%20in%20the%20United%20States
As of 2014 there are 27,198 fire departments in the US. A small number of privatized fire departments also exist. Inclusive, the total number of fire departments in the US is 27,228.