CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Crossville, IL · White County
CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Crossville, IL (White County), with 1 station and 16 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 16
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Crossville, IL
- County
- White County
- FDID
- WE124
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FV-0242 | $185,250 |
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 CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 6% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Crossville, within White County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 16 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. Illinois has 1,493 registered fire departments and 34,868 total personnel, averaging roughly 23 staff per department. CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 30% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $185,250 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 CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have? ▼
CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 16 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 30% below the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate? ▼
CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT? ▼
CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving White County, IL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, CROSSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $185,250 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2010.
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.