Watkins Glen Fire Department
Watkins Glen, NY · Schuyler County
Watkins Glen Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Watkins Glen, NY (Schuyler County), with 1 station and 45 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 45
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(42/dept)
of 1,516 NY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Watkins Glen, NY
- County
- Schuyler County
- FDID
- 49009
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2016FO01846 | $183,048 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FV00555 | $285,000 |
| 2009 | EMW2008FF00938 | $-1 |
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 Watkins Glen Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 41% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 150
- NY departments
- 2,253
What This Data Tells You About Watkins Glen Fire Department
Watkins Glen Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Watkins Glen, within Schuyler County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 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. Watkins Glen Fire Department runs 7% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Watkins Glen Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $468,047 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Watkins Glen Fire Department have? ▼
Watkins Glen Fire Department has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 7% above the New York average of 42 per department.
Does Watkins Glen Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Watkins Glen Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Watkins Glen Fire Department operate? ▼
Watkins Glen Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Watkins Glen Fire Department? ▼
Watkins Glen Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Schuyler County, NY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Watkins Glen Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Watkins Glen Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $468,047 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
How many fire departments are in New York? ▼
New York has 2,253 fire departments with 95,272 total personnel. 64% are volunteer departments.
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