Niles Fire Department
Niles, IL · Cook County
Niles Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Niles, IL (Cook County), with 2 stations and 55 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 55
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Niles, IL
- County
- Cook County
- FDID
- CN351
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-14949 | $207,400.09 |
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00135 | $1,361,352 |
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 Niles Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 87% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About Niles Fire Department
Niles Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Niles, within Cook County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 55 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Niles Fire Department runs 139% 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: Niles Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,568,752.09 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 Niles Fire Department have? ▼
Niles Fire Department has 55 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 139% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does Niles Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Niles Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Niles Fire Department operate? ▼
Niles Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Niles Fire Department? ▼
Niles Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Cook County, IL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Niles Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Niles Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,568,752.09 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
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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