BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION
Bismarck, IL · Vermilion County
BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION is a Volunteer department serving Bismarck, IL (Vermilion County), with 4 stations and 35 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 35
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Bismarck, IL
- County
- Vermilion County
- FDID
- VA134
Staffing vs the Illinois average
How BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 64% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION
BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION operates as a Volunteer department in Bismarck, within Vermilion County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 4 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. Illinois has 1,493 registered fire departments and 34,868 total personnel, averaging roughly 23 staff per department. BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION runs 52% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 72,000 fires, 127 fire deaths, and 55% 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 BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION have? ▼
BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 52% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION provide EMS services? ▼
BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION operate? ▼
BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION? ▼
BISMARCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - BISMARCK STATION is a Volunteer department serving Vermilion County, IL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
How many fire departments are in Illinois? ▼
Illinois has 1,493 fire departments with 34,868 total personnel. 55% are volunteer departments.
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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.