Harvey Fire Department
Harvey, IL · Cook County
Harvey Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Harvey, IL (Cook County), with 4 stations and 62 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 62
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Harvey, IL
- County
- Cook County
- FDID
- CS442
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-01690 | $216,354.54 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-03280 | $527,272.72 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00305 | $717,673.29 |
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FO-1174 | $241,976 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Illinois average
How Harvey Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 90% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About Harvey Fire Department
Harvey Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Harvey, within Cook County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 62 total personnel, 4 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Harvey Fire Department runs 170% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Harvey Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,703,276.55 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 Harvey Fire Department have? ▼
Harvey Fire Department has 62 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 170% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does Harvey Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Harvey Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Harvey Fire Department operate? ▼
Harvey Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Harvey Fire Department? ▼
Harvey Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Cook County, IL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Harvey Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Harvey Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,703,276.55 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in Illinois? ▼
Illinois has 1,493 fire departments with 34,868 total personnel. 55% are volunteer departments.
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