Benton Fire Department
Benton, AR · Saline County
Benton Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Benton, AR (Saline County), with 4 stations and 55 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 55
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- -
- EMS service
(13/dept)
of 628 AR depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- PAID
- Location
- Benton, AR
- County
- Saline County
- FDID
- 63600
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00045 | $882,320 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FO02637 | $312,881 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Arkansas average
How Benton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Arkansas. It is larger than 96% of the 628 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 68
- AR departments
- 1,168
What This Data Tells You About Benton Fire Department
Benton Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Benton, within Saline County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 55 total personnel, 4 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Arkansas has 1,168 registered fire departments and 15,469 total personnel, averaging roughly 13 staff per department. Benton Fire Department runs 323% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 20,100 fires, 68 fire deaths, and 71% 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: Benton Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,195,201 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 Benton Fire Department have? ▼
Benton Fire Department has 55 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 323% above the Arkansas average of 13 per department.
Does Benton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for Benton Fire Department in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does Benton Fire Department operate? ▼
Benton Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Benton Fire Department? ▼
Benton Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Saline County, AR. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Benton Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Benton Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,195,201 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
How many fire departments are in Arkansas? ▼
Arkansas has 1,168 fire departments with 15,469 total personnel. 71% are volunteer departments.
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