Airway Heights Fire Department
Airway Heights, WA · Spokane County
Airway Heights Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Airway Heights, WA (Spokane County), with 1 station and 37 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 37
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 322 WA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MAINLY VOLUNTEER PROVIDERS
- Location
- Airway Heights, WA
- County
- Spokane County
- FDID
- 32M01
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2015FO02016 | $171,715 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Washington average
How Airway Heights Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Washington. It is larger than 50% of the 322 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 68
- WA departments
- 483
What This Data Tells You About Airway Heights Fire Department
Airway Heights Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Airway Heights, within Spokane County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 37 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Washington has 483 registered fire departments and 17,908 total personnel, averaging roughly 37 staff per department. Airway Heights Fire Department runs 0% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 38,900 fires, 68 fire deaths, and 58% 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: Airway Heights Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $171,715 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 Airway Heights Fire Department have? ▼
Airway Heights Fire Department has 37 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the Washington average of 37 per department.
Does Airway Heights Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Airway Heights Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Airway Heights Fire Department operate? ▼
Airway Heights Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Airway Heights Fire Department? ▼
Airway Heights Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Spokane County, WA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Airway Heights Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Airway Heights Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $171,715 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
How many fire departments are in Washington? ▼
Washington has 483 fire departments with 17,908 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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