Career (Paid)

NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT

Niles, OH · Trumbull County

NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Niles, OH (Trumbull County), with 2 stations and 30 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+0%
above OH avg personnel
(30/dept)
43th
percentile by size
of 1,116 OH depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
$1.4M
3 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Niles, OH
FDID
78037

FEMA Grant History

$1.4M
Total Funding
3
Awards
Year Award Amount
2016 EMW2015FH00218 $1,007,352
2015 EMW2014FV01507 $400,000
2009 EMW-2009-FH-0015 $0

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 NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 43% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 0% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
138
OH departments
1,501

What This Data Tells You About NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT

NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Niles, within Trumbull County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 2 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. Ohio has 1,501 registered fire departments and 44,930 total personnel, averaging roughly 30 staff per department. NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 0% 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: NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,407,352 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 NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the Ohio average of 30 per department.

Does NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

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

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 Trumbull County, OH. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, NILES FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,407,352 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.

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.