Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Glenview Fire Department

Glenview, IL · Cook County

Glenview Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Glenview, IL (Cook County), with 5 stations and 99 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

99
Total personnel
5
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+330%
above IL avg personnel
(23/dept)
98th
percentile by size
of 984 IL depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Glenview, IL
FDID
CN251

Staffing vs the Illinois average

How Glenview Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 98% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 330% above the state average
Stations
5
State fire deaths/yr
127
IL departments
1,493

What This Data Tells You About Glenview Fire Department

Glenview Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Glenview, within Cook County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 99 total personnel, 5 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. Glenview Fire Department runs 330% 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 Glenview Fire Department have?

Glenview Fire Department has 99 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 330% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.

Does Glenview Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Glenview Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Glenview Fire Department operate?

Glenview Fire Department operates 5 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Glenview Fire Department?

Glenview Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Cook County, IL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.

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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.