Gustavus Fire Department
Gustavus, AK · Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County
Gustavus Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Gustavus, AK (Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County), with 1 station and 19 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 19
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 122 AK depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Gustavus, AK
- FDID
- 17400
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-03534 | $668,095.23 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Alaska average
How Gustavus Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alaska. It is larger than 32% of the 122 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 18
- AK departments
- 286
What This Data Tells You About Gustavus Fire Department
Gustavus Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Gustavus, within Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 19 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Gustavus Fire Department runs 12% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Gustavus Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $668,095.23 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Gustavus Fire Department have? ▼
Gustavus Fire Department has 19 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% above the Alaska average of 17 per department.
Does Gustavus Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Gustavus Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Gustavus Fire Department operate? ▼
Gustavus Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Gustavus Fire Department? ▼
Gustavus Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County, AK. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Gustavus Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Gustavus Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $668,095.23 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in Alaska? ▼
Alaska has 286 fire departments with 4,811 total personnel. 38% are volunteer departments.
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