Volunteer EMS Provider

Amityville Fire Department

Amityville, NY · Suffolk County

Amityville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Amityville, NY (Suffolk County), with 2 stations and 147 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

147
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+250%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
95th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
74
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Amityville, NY
FDID
52002

Staffing vs the New York average

How Amityville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 95% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 250% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About Amityville Fire Department

Amityville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Amityville, within Suffolk County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 147 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. New York has 2,253 registered fire departments and 95,272 total personnel, averaging roughly 42 staff per department. Amityville Fire Department runs 250% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 113,000 fires, 150 fire deaths, and 64% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Amityville Fire Department have?

Amityville Fire Department has 147 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 250% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does Amityville Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Amityville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Amityville Fire Department operate?

Amityville Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Amityville Fire Department?

Amityville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Suffolk County, NY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in New York?

New York has 2,253 fire departments with 95,272 total personnel. 64% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.