Benton Volunteer Fire Department
Penn Yan, NY · Yates County
Benton Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Penn Yan, NY (Yates County), with 1 station and 42 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 42
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(42/dept)
of 1,516 NY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Penn Yan, NY
- County
- Yates County
- FDID
- 62002
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-00559 | $166,667 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the New York average
How Benton Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 37% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 150
- NY departments
- 2,253
What This Data Tells You About Benton Volunteer Fire Department
Benton Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Penn Yan, within Yates County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 42 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Benton Volunteer Fire Department runs 0% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Benton Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $166,667 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Benton Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Benton Volunteer Fire Department has 42 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the New York average of 42 per department.
Does Benton Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Benton Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Benton Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Benton Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Benton Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Benton Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Yates County, NY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Benton Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Benton Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $166,667 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
How many fire departments are in New York? ▼
New York has 2,253 fire departments with 95,272 total personnel. 64% are volunteer departments.
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