Greenwich Fire Department
Greenwich, NY · Washington County
Greenwich Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Greenwich, NY (Washington 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
(42/dept)
of 1,516 NY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Greenwich, NY
- County
- Washington County
- FDID
- 58009
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-00799 | $189,143 |
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 Greenwich Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 55% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 150
- NY departments
- 2,253
What This Data Tells You About Greenwich Fire Department
Greenwich Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Greenwich, within Washington 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. Greenwich Fire Department 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Greenwich Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $189,143 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 Greenwich Fire Department have? ▼
Greenwich Fire Department has 52 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% above the New York average of 42 per department.
Does Greenwich Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Greenwich Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Greenwich Fire Department operate? ▼
Greenwich Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Greenwich Fire Department? ▼
Greenwich Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Washington County, NY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Greenwich Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Greenwich Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $189,143 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
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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