Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department
Gateway, CO · Mesa County
Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Gateway, CO (Mesa County), with 20 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 20
- Total personnel
- -
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 376 CO depts
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Gateway, CO
- County
- Mesa County
- FDID
- 07730
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2016FV01434 | $285,715 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Colorado average
How Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Colorado. It is larger than 31% of the 376 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- -
- State fire deaths/yr
- 55
- CO departments
- 575
What This Data Tells You About Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department
Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Gateway, within Mesa County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 20 total personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Colorado has 575 registered fire departments and 14,812 total personnel, averaging roughly 26 staff per department. Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department runs 23% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 29,000 fires, 55 fire deaths, and 41% 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: Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $285,715 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 Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department have? ▼
Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 23% below the Colorado average of 26 per department.
Does Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department operate? ▼
Station count data for Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department? ▼
Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Mesa County, CO. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Gateway-Unaweep Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $285,715 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
How many fire departments are in Colorado? ▼
Colorado has 575 fire departments with 14,812 total personnel. 41% are volunteer departments.
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