Volunteer

INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY

Inlet, NY · Hamilton County

INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Inlet, NY (Hamilton County), with 1 station and 45 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

45
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+7%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
41th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
45
personnel per station
staffing density
$161K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Inlet, NY
FDID
21004

FEMA Grant History

$161K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2019 EMW-2019-FF-00031 $161,240

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 INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 41% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 7% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY

INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY operates as a Volunteer department in Inlet, within Hamilton County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY runs 7% 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: INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $161,240 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 INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY have?

INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 7% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY provide EMS services?

INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY operate?

INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY?

INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Hamilton County, NY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY received federal grants?

Yes, INLET VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES DOING BUSINESS AS INLET VOLUNTEER HOSE COMPANY has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $161,240 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.

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.