Volunteer

JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Jerome, ID · Jerome County

JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Jerome, ID (Jerome County), with 3 stations and 35 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
3
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+106%
above ID avg personnel
(17/dept)
70th
percentile by size
of 160 ID depts
12
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Jerome, ID
FDID
53201

FEMA Grant History

$0
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2009 EMW2008FF00481 $-45,227

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Idaho average

How JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Idaho. It is larger than 70% of the 160 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 106% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
23
ID departments
292

What This Data Tells You About JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Jerome, within Jerome County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. Idaho has 292 registered fire departments and 5,065 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 106% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 10,500 fires, 23 fire deaths, and 50% 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: JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-45,227 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 JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 106% above the Idaho average of 17 per department.

Does JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT?

JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Jerome County, ID. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, JEROME CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-45,227 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.

How many fire departments are in Idaho?

Idaho has 292 fire departments with 5,065 total personnel. 50% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

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.