Volunteer EMS Provider

East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company

Medina, NY · Orleans County

East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Medina, NY (Orleans County), with 1 station and 52 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

52
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+24%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
55th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
52
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Medina, NY
FDID
37005

Staffing vs the New York average

How East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 55% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 24% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company

East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Medina, within Orleans County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 52 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. East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company runs 24% 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 East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company have?

East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company has 52 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company provide EMS services?

Yes, East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company operate?

East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company?

East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Orleans 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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.