York Fire and Rescue
York, NE · York County
York Fire and Rescue is a Volunteer department serving York, NE (York County), with 1 station and 47 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 47
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(18/dept)
of 265 NE depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- York, NE
- County
- York County
- FDID
- 17007
Staffing vs the Nebraska average
How York Fire and Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in Nebraska. It is larger than 91% of the 265 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 26
- NE departments
- 511
What This Data Tells You About York Fire and Rescue
York Fire and Rescue operates as a Volunteer department in York, within York County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 47 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Nebraska has 511 registered fire departments and 9,011 total personnel, averaging roughly 18 staff per department. York Fire and Rescue runs 161% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 13,600 fires, 26 fire deaths, and 50% 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 York Fire and Rescue have? ▼
York Fire and Rescue has 47 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 161% above the Nebraska average of 18 per department.
Does York Fire and Rescue provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, York Fire and Rescue provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does York Fire and Rescue operate? ▼
York Fire and Rescue operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is York Fire and Rescue? ▼
York Fire and Rescue is a Volunteer department serving York County, NE. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
How many fire departments are in Nebraska? ▼
Nebraska has 511 fire departments with 9,011 total personnel. 50% are volunteer departments.
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