Volunteer

Copenhagen Fire Department

Copenhagen, NY · Lewis County

Copenhagen Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Copenhagen, NY (Lewis County), with 1 station and 48 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

48
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+14%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
47th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
48
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Copenhagen, NY
FDID
25004

Staffing vs the New York average

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

▲ 14% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About Copenhagen Fire Department

Copenhagen Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Copenhagen, within Lewis County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 48 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Copenhagen Fire Department runs 14% 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 Copenhagen Fire Department have?

Copenhagen Fire Department has 48 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does Copenhagen Fire Department provide EMS services?

Copenhagen Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Copenhagen Fire Department operate?

Copenhagen Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Copenhagen Fire Department?

Copenhagen Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lewis 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.