Highland Hills Fire Department
Highland Hills, OH · Cuyahoga County
Highland Hills Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Highland Hills, OH (Cuyahoga County), with 1 station and 27 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 27
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(30/dept)
of 1,116 OH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Highland Hills, OH
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- FDID
- 18401
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-04448 | $284,571.42 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FV-01208 | $200,000 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Ohio average
How Highland Hills Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 34% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 138
- OH departments
- 1,501
What This Data Tells You About Highland Hills Fire Department
Highland Hills Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Highland Hills, within Cuyahoga County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 27 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Ohio has 1,501 registered fire departments and 44,930 total personnel, averaging roughly 30 staff per department. Highland Hills Fire Department runs 10% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 68,900 fires, 138 fire deaths, and 62% 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: Highland Hills Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $484,571.42 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 Highland Hills Fire Department have? ▼
Highland Hills Fire Department has 27 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 10% below the Ohio average of 30 per department.
Does Highland Hills Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Highland Hills Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Highland Hills Fire Department operate? ▼
Highland Hills Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Highland Hills Fire Department? ▼
Highland Hills Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Cuyahoga County, OH. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Highland Hills Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Highland Hills Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $484,571.42 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in Ohio? ▼
Ohio has 1,501 fire departments with 44,930 total personnel. 62% are volunteer departments.
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