Connell Fire Department
Connell, WA · Franklin County
Connell Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Connell, WA (Franklin County), with 1 station and 23 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 23
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(37/dept)
of 322 WA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Connell, WA
- County
- Franklin County
- FDID
- 11M01
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-03847 | $167,965.71 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Washington average
How Connell Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Washington. It is larger than 21% of the 322 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 68
- WA departments
- 483
What This Data Tells You About Connell Fire Department
Connell Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Connell, within Franklin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 23 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Washington has 483 registered fire departments and 17,908 total personnel, averaging roughly 37 staff per department. Connell Fire Department runs 38% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 38,900 fires, 68 fire deaths, and 58% 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: Connell Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $167,965.71 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 Connell Fire Department have? ▼
Connell Fire Department has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 38% below the Washington average of 37 per department.
Does Connell Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Connell Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Connell Fire Department operate? ▼
Connell Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Connell Fire Department? ▼
Connell Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Franklin County, WA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Connell Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Connell Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $167,965.71 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
How many fire departments are in Washington? ▼
Washington has 483 fire departments with 17,908 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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