Volunteer EMS Provider

AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Avondale, AZ · Maricopa County

AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Avondale, AZ (Maricopa County), with 2 stations and 76 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

76
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+204%
above AZ avg personnel
(25/dept)
93th
percentile by size
of 216 AZ depts
38
personnel per station
staffing density
$3.1M
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Avondale, AZ
FDID
08022

FEMA Grant History

$3.1M
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2019 EMW-2019-FF-00162 $3,090,402

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Arizona average

How AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Arizona. It is larger than 93% of the 216 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 204% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
91
AZ departments
322

What This Data Tells You About AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT

AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Avondale, within Maricopa County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 76 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. Arizona has 322 registered fire departments and 7,987 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 204% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 36,800 fires, 91 fire deaths, and 35% 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: AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $3,090,402 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. 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 AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT has 76 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 204% above the Arizona average of 25 per department.

Does AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT?

AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Maricopa County, AZ. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, AVONDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $3,090,402 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.

How many fire departments are in Arizona?

Arizona has 322 fire departments with 7,987 total personnel. 35% 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.