Independence Fire Department
Independence, OH · Cuyahoga County
Independence Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Independence, OH (Cuyahoga County), with 1 station and 32 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 32
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(30/dept)
of 1,116 OH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Independence, OH
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- FDID
- 18049
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2015FO03822 | $220,121 |
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 Independence Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 51% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 138
- OH departments
- 1,501
What This Data Tells You About Independence Fire Department
Independence Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Independence, within Cuyahoga County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 32 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. Independence Fire Department runs 7% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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: Independence Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $220,121 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 Independence Fire Department have? ▼
Independence Fire Department has 32 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 7% above the Ohio average of 30 per department.
Does Independence Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Independence Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Independence Fire Department operate? ▼
Independence Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Independence Fire Department? ▼
Independence Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Cuyahoga County, OH. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Independence Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Independence Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $220,121 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
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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