Volunteer

Tallman Fire Department

Tallman, NY · Rockland County

Tallman Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Tallman, NY (Rockland County), with 1 station and 50 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

50
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+19%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
50th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
50
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Tallman, NY
FDID
44020

Staffing vs the New York average

How Tallman Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 50% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 19% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About Tallman Fire Department

Tallman Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Tallman, within Rockland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 50 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. Tallman Fire Department runs 19% 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 Tallman Fire Department have?

Tallman Fire Department has 50 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does Tallman Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Tallman Fire Department operate?

Tallman Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Tallman Fire Department?

Tallman Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rockland 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.