Frankfort Fire Protection District
Frankfort, IL · Will County
Frankfort Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Frankfort, IL (Will County), with 3 stations and 46 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 46
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Frankfort, IL
- County
- Will County
- FDID
- WG204
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW2016FH00485 | $543,803 |
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 Frankfort Fire Protection District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 80% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About Frankfort Fire Protection District
Frankfort Fire Protection District operates as a Volunteer department in Frankfort, within Will County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 46 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Frankfort Fire Protection District runs 100% 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: Frankfort Fire Protection District has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $543,803 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 Frankfort Fire Protection District have? ▼
Frankfort Fire Protection District has 46 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does Frankfort Fire Protection District provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Frankfort Fire Protection District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Frankfort Fire Protection District operate? ▼
Frankfort Fire Protection District operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Frankfort Fire Protection District? ▼
Frankfort Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Will County, IL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Frankfort Fire Protection District received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Frankfort Fire Protection District has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $543,803 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
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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