GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD
Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND · Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD is a Career (Paid) department serving Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND (Grand Forks County), with 2 stations and 57 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 57
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- —
- EMS service
(22/dept)
of 250 ND depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND
- County
- Grand Forks County
- FDID
- F5005
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-05404 | $453,842.72 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the North Dakota average
How GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Dakota. It is larger than 96% of the 250 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 13
- ND departments
- 338
What This Data Tells You About GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD operates as a Career (Paid) department in Grand Forks Air Force Base, within Grand Forks County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 57 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified, 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. North Dakota has 338 registered fire departments and 7,271 total personnel, averaging roughly 22 staff per department. GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD runs 159% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 6,600 fires, 13 fire deaths, and 72% 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: GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $453,842.72 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 GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD have? ▼
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD has 57 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 159% above the North Dakota average of 22 per department.
Does GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD operate? ▼
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD? ▼
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD is a Career (Paid) department serving Grand Forks County, ND. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD received federal grants? ▼
Yes, GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE FIRE STATION-DOD has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $453,842.72 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota has 338 fire departments with 7,271 total personnel. 72% are volunteer departments.
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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.