Volunteer EMS Provider

Boght Community Fire District

Cohoes, NY · Albany County

Boght Community Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Cohoes, NY (Albany County), with 1 station and 47 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

47
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+12%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
47th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
47
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Cohoes, NY
FDID
01004

Staffing vs the New York average

How Boght Community Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 47% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 12% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About Boght Community Fire District

Boght Community Fire District operates as a Volunteer department in Cohoes, within Albany County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 47 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. Boght Community Fire District runs 12% 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 Boght Community Fire District have?

Boght Community Fire District has 47 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does Boght Community Fire District provide EMS services?

Yes, Boght Community Fire District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Boght Community Fire District operate?

Boght Community Fire District operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Boght Community Fire District?

Boght Community Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Albany 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.