Volunteer EMS Provider

MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT

Medina, NY · Orleans County

MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Medina, NY (Orleans County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

25
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-40%
below NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
9th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
25
personnel per station
staffing density
$507K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Medina, NY
FDID
37011

FEMA Grant History

$507K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2018 EMW2016FH00106 $506,502.93

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 MEDINA 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 MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT

MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 25 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. MEDINA 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $506,502.93 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 MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 40% below the New York average of 42 per department.

Does MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT?

MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Orleans County, NY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, MEDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $506,502.93 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.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

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.