Volunteer EMS Provider

NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED

Newfield, NY · Tompkins County

NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Newfield, NY (Tompkins County), with 1 station and 46 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

46
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+10%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
45th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
46
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Newfield, NY
FDID
55013

Staffing vs the New York average

How NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 45% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 10% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED

NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operates as a Volunteer department in Newfield, within Tompkins County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 46 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. NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED runs 10% 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. 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 NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED have?

NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED has 46 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 10% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED provide EMS services?

Yes, NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operate?

NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED?

NEWFIELD FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Tompkins 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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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.