Volunteer

Hanover Fire Department

Silver Creek, NY · Chautauqua County

Hanover Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Silver Creek, NY (Chautauqua County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

25
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-40%
below NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
9th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
25
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Silver Creek, NY
FDID
07042

Staffing vs the New York average

How Hanover Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 9% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 40% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About Hanover Fire Department

Hanover Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Silver Creek, within Chautauqua County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 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. Hanover Fire Department runs 40% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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 Hanover Fire Department have?

Hanover Fire Department has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 40% below the New York average of 42 per department.

Does Hanover Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Hanover Fire Department operate?

Hanover Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Hanover Fire Department?

Hanover Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Chautauqua 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.