Danville Fire Department
Danville, IL · Vermilion County
Danville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Danville, IL (Vermilion County), with 4 stations and 63 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 63
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Danville, IL
- County
- Vermilion County
- FDID
- VA161
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-06168 | $222,608.18 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-02769 | $363,375 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-03525 | $251,700 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00256 | $1,098,532.27 |
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 Danville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 91% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About Danville Fire Department
Danville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Danville, within Vermilion County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 63 total personnel, 4 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. Danville Fire Department runs 174% 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: Danville Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,936,215.45 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 Danville Fire Department have? ▼
Danville Fire Department has 63 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 174% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does Danville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Danville Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Danville Fire Department operate? ▼
Danville Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Danville Fire Department? ▼
Danville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Vermilion County, IL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Danville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Danville Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,936,215.45 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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