Career (Paid) EMS Provider

FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fremont, NE · Dodge County

FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Fremont, NE (Dodge County), with 1 station and 34 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

34
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+89%
above NE avg personnel
(18/dept)
69th
percentile by size
of 265 NE depts
34
personnel per station
staffing density
$251K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Fremont, NE
FDID
05002

FEMA Grant History

$251K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FG-02568 $250,909.09

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Nebraska average

How FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Nebraska. It is larger than 69% of the 265 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 89% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
26
NE departments
511

What This Data Tells You About FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT

FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Fremont, within Dodge County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 34 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. Nebraska has 511 registered fire departments and 9,011 total personnel, averaging roughly 18 staff per department. FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 89% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 13,600 fires, 26 fire deaths, and 50% 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: FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $250,909.09 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 FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT has 34 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 89% above the Nebraska average of 18 per department.

Does FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT?

FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Dodge County, NE. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, FREMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $250,909.09 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.

How many fire departments are in Nebraska?

Nebraska has 511 fire departments with 9,011 total personnel. 50% 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.