Volunteer EMS Provider

North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated

Amherst, NY · Erie County

North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Amherst, NY (Erie 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
Amherst, NY
FDID
15063

Staffing vs the New York average

How North Amherst 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 North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated

North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated operates as a Volunteer department in Amherst, within Erie 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.

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. North Amherst 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated have?

North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated has 46 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 10% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated provide EMS services?

Yes, North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated operate?

North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated?

North Amherst Fire Company Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Erie 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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.