Volunteer EMS Provider

NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY

Akron, NY · Erie County

NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Akron, NY (Erie County), with 2 stations and 63 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

63
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+50%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
69th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
32
personnel per station
staffing density
$233K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Akron, NY
FDID
15061

FEMA Grant History

$233K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2022 EMW-2022-FG-00267 $232,718.09

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 NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 69% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 50% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY

NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY operates as a Volunteer department in Akron, within Erie County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 63 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY runs 50% 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: NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $232,718.09 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 NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY have?

NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY has 63 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 50% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY operate?

NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY?

NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Erie County, NY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY received federal grants?

Yes, NEWSTEAD FIRE COMPANY has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $232,718.09 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.

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.