Champaign Fire Department
Champaign, IL · Champaign County
Champaign Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Champaign, IL (Champaign County), with 5 stations and 97 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 97
- Total personnel
- 5
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Champaign, IL
- County
- Champaign County
- FDID
- CD131
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-08163 | $272,127.27 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-05255 | $234,545.45 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-03180 | $235,000 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-05394 | $272,312 |
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00246 | $1,322,838 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FR00281 | $333,819 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FO05041 | $183,478 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FO03822 | $196,917 |
| 2013 | EMW2012FO01582 | $198,589 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Illinois average
How Champaign Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 98% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 5
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About Champaign Fire Department
Champaign Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Champaign, within Champaign County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 97 total personnel, 5 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Champaign Fire Department runs 322% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Champaign Fire Department has received 9 FEMA grants totaling $3,249,625.72 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 Champaign Fire Department have? ▼
Champaign Fire Department has 97 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 322% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does Champaign Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Champaign Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Champaign Fire Department operate? ▼
Champaign Fire Department operates 5 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Champaign Fire Department? ▼
Champaign Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Champaign County, IL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Champaign Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Champaign Fire Department has received 9 FEMA grants totaling $3,249,625.72 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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