Volunteer EMS Provider

NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY

North Collins, NY · Erie County

NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving North Collins, NY (Erie County), with 1 station and 39 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

39
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-7%
below NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
30th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
39
personnel per station
staffing density
$171K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
North Collins, NY
FDID
15066

FEMA Grant History

$171K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2014 EMW2013FO04531 $171,441

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 NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 30% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

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

What This Data Tells You About NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY

NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY operates as a Volunteer department in North Collins, within Erie County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 39 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. NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY runs 7% 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: NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $171,441 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 NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY have?

NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY has 39 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 7% below the New York average of 42 per department.

Does NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY operate?

NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY?

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

Has NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY received federal grants?

Yes, NORTH COLLINS FIRE COMPANY has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $171,441 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2014.

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.