Volunteer EMS Provider

Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service

Geneseo, IL · Henry County

Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service is a Volunteer department serving Geneseo, IL (Henry County), with 1 station and 57 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

57
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+148%
above IL avg personnel
(23/dept)
89th
percentile by size
of 984 IL depts
57
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Geneseo, IL
FDID
HE193

Staffing vs the Illinois average

How Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 89% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 148% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
127
IL departments
1,493

What This Data Tells You About Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service

Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service operates as a Volunteer department in Geneseo, within Henry County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 57 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service runs 148% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service have?

Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service has 57 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 148% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.

Does Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service provide EMS services?

Yes, Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service operate?

Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service?

Geneseo Fire Protection District / Geneseo Ambulance Service is a Volunteer department serving Henry 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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.