Career (Paid) EMS Provider

CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION

Olean, NY · Cattaraugus County

CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION is a Career (Paid) department serving Olean, NY (Cattaraugus County), with 2 stations and 46 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

46
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+10%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
45th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
23
personnel per station
staffing density
$570K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Olean, NY
FDID
05022

FEMA Grant History

$570K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FF-00634 $569,903.13

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 CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 45% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 10% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION

CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION operates as a Career (Paid) department in Olean, within Cattaraugus County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 46 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION runs 10% 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: CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $569,903.13 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION have?

CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION has 46 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 10% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION provide EMS services?

Yes, CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION operate?

CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION?

CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION is a Career (Paid) department serving Cattaraugus County, NY. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION received federal grants?

Yes, CITY OF OLEAN FIRE BUILDINGS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - CENTRAL STATION has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $569,903.13 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.

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.