Volunteer

Ovid Volunteer Fire Department

Ovid, NY · Seneca County

Ovid Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ovid, NY (Seneca County), with 1 station and 55 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

55
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+31%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
58th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
55
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Ovid, NY
FDID
50009

Staffing vs the New York average

How Ovid Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 58% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 31% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About Ovid Volunteer Fire Department

Ovid Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Ovid, within Seneca County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 55 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Ovid Volunteer Fire Department runs 31% 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 Ovid Volunteer Fire Department have?

Ovid Volunteer Fire Department has 55 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 31% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does Ovid Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Ovid Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Ovid Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Ovid Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Ovid Volunteer Fire Department?

Ovid Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Seneca 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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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.