Volunteer EMS Provider

Glennrich Fire and Rescue

Glennallen, AK · Valdez-Cordova County

Glennrich Fire and Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Glennallen, AK (Valdez-Cordova County), with 5 stations and 18 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

18
Total personnel
5
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+6%
above AK avg personnel
(17/dept)
30th
percentile by size
of 122 AK depts
4
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Glennallen, AK
FDID
24300

Staffing vs the Alaska average

How Glennrich Fire and Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alaska. It is larger than 30% of the 122 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 6% above the state average
Stations
5
State fire deaths/yr
18
AK departments
286

What This Data Tells You About Glennrich Fire and Rescue

Glennrich Fire and Rescue operates as a Volunteer department in Glennallen, within Valdez-Cordova County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 18 total personnel, 5 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Alaska has 286 registered fire departments and 4,811 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. Glennrich Fire and Rescue runs 6% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 4,100 fires, 18 fire deaths, and 38% 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 Glennrich Fire and Rescue have?

Glennrich Fire and Rescue has 18 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 6% above the Alaska average of 17 per department.

Does Glennrich Fire and Rescue provide EMS services?

Yes, Glennrich Fire and Rescue provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Glennrich Fire and Rescue operate?

Glennrich Fire and Rescue operates 5 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Glennrich Fire and Rescue?

Glennrich Fire and Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Valdez-Cordova County, AK. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Alaska?

Alaska has 286 fire departments with 4,811 total personnel. 38% 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.