Volunteer EMS Provider

CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Boise, ID · Boise County

CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Boise, ID (Boise County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+106%
above ID avg personnel
(17/dept)
70th
percentile by size
of 160 ID depts
35
personnel per station
staffing density
$252K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Boise, ID
FDID
15330

FEMA Grant History

$252K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2014 EMW2013FV01909 $251,750

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

Staffing vs the Idaho average

How CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Idaho. It is larger than 70% of the 160 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 106% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
23
ID departments
292

What This Data Tells You About CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Boise, within Boise County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Idaho has 292 registered fire departments and 5,065 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 106% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 10,500 fires, 23 fire deaths, and 50% 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: CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $251,750 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 CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 106% above the Idaho average of 17 per department.

Does CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Boise County, ID. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, CLEAR CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $251,750 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2014.

How many fire departments are in Idaho?

Idaho has 292 fire departments with 5,065 total personnel. 50% 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.