GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE
Granville, IA · Sioux County
GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE is a Volunteer department serving Granville, IA (Sioux County), with 1 station and 21 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 21
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(20/dept)
of 590 IA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Granville, IA
- County
- Sioux County
- FDID
- 84004
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FV-00733 | $266,667 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Iowa average
How GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE's personnel count compares to the typical department in Iowa. It is larger than 31% of the 590 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 39
- IA departments
- 810
What This Data Tells You About GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE
GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE operates as a Volunteer department in Granville, within Sioux County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 21 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. Iowa has 810 registered fire departments and 16,337 total personnel, averaging roughly 20 staff per department. GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE runs 5% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 22,700 fires, 39 fire deaths, and 70% 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: GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $266,667 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 GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE have? ▼
GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE has 21 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% above the Iowa average of 20 per department.
Does GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE operate? ▼
GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE? ▼
GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE is a Volunteer department serving Sioux County, IA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE received federal grants? ▼
Yes, GRANVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $266,667 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
How many fire departments are in Iowa? ▼
Iowa has 810 fire departments with 16,337 total personnel. 70% 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.