Volunteer

ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Ellis Grove, IL · Randolph County

ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Ellis Grove, IL (Randolph 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
+0%
above IL avg personnel
(23/dept)
25th
percentile by size
of 984 IL depts
23
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Ellis Grove, IL
FDID
RA234

Staffing vs the Illinois average

How ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 25% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 0% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
127
IL departments
1,493

What This Data Tells You About ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT

ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Ellis Grove, within Randolph 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, 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. ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 0% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead. 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 ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.

Does ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT?

ELLIS GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Randolph County, IL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Illinois?

Illinois has 1,493 fire departments with 34,868 total personnel. 55% 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.