Volunteer EMS Provider

WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY

Williamsville, NY · Erie County

WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Williamsville, NY (Erie County), with 2 stations and 56 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

56
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+33%
above NY avg personnel
(42/dept)
61th
percentile by size
of 1,516 NY depts
28
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Williamsville, NY
FDID
15044

Staffing vs the New York average

How WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 61% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 33% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
150
NY departments
2,253

What This Data Tells You About WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY

WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY operates as a Volunteer department in Williamsville, within Erie County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 56 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY runs 33% 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. 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 WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY have?

WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY has 56 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% above the New York average of 42 per department.

Does WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY provide EMS services?

Yes, WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY operate?

WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY?

WILLIAMSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - HUTCHINSON HOSE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Erie 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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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.