Volunteer EMS Provider

Stanford Heights Fire Department

Schenectady, NY · Albany County

Stanford Heights Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Schenectady, NY (Albany County), with 2 stations and 64 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

64
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+52%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
70th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
32
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Schenectady, NY
FDID
01032

Staffing vs the New York average

How Stanford Heights Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 70% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 52% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About Stanford Heights Fire Department

Stanford Heights Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Schenectady, within Albany County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 64 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Stanford Heights Fire Department runs 52% 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 Stanford Heights Fire Department have?

Stanford Heights Fire Department has 64 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 52% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does Stanford Heights Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Stanford Heights Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Stanford Heights Fire Department operate?

Stanford Heights Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Stanford Heights Fire Department?

Stanford Heights Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Albany 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.