Volunteer EMS Provider

NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION

Machesney Park, IL · Winnebago County

NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION is a Volunteer department serving Machesney Park, IL (Winnebago County), with 3 stations and 61 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

61
Total personnel
3
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+165%
above IL avg personnel
(23/dept)
90th
percentile by size
of 984 IL depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
$764K
4 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Machesney Park, IL
FDID
WJ184

FEMA Grant History

$764K
Total Funding
4
Awards
Year Award Amount
2018 EMW-2018-FO-05196 $294,802
2018 EMW-2018-FF-00127 $132,719.98
2011 EMW2010FV01631 $346,584
2008 EMW2007FF01002 $-10,041

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 NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 90% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 165% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
127
IL departments
1,493

What This Data Tells You About NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION

NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION operates as a Volunteer department in Machesney Park, within Winnebago County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 61 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. Illinois has 1,493 registered fire departments and 34,868 total personnel, averaging roughly 23 staff per department. NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION runs 165% 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: NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $764,064.98 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 NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION have?

NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION has 61 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 165% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.

Does NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION provide EMS services?

Yes, NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION operate?

NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION?

NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION is a Volunteer department serving Winnebago County, IL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION received federal grants?

Yes, NORTH PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - WOOD AVENUE STATION has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $764,064.98 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.

How many fire departments are in Illinois?

Illinois has 1,493 fire departments with 34,868 total personnel. 55% 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.