Papillion Fire Department
Papillion, NE · Sarpy County
Papillion Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Papillion, NE (Sarpy County), with 1 station and 41 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 41
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(18/dept)
of 265 NE depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Papillion, NE
- County
- Sarpy County
- FDID
- 59003
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | EMW2013FH00884 | $2,538,040 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Nebraska average
How Papillion Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Nebraska. It is larger than 86% of the 265 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 26
- NE departments
- 511
What This Data Tells You About Papillion Fire Department
Papillion Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Papillion, within Sarpy County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 41 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Nebraska has 511 registered fire departments and 9,011 total personnel, averaging roughly 18 staff per department. Papillion Fire Department runs 128% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 13,600 fires, 26 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: Papillion Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,538,040 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 Papillion Fire Department have? ▼
Papillion Fire Department has 41 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 128% above the Nebraska average of 18 per department.
Does Papillion Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Papillion Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Papillion Fire Department operate? ▼
Papillion Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Papillion Fire Department? ▼
Papillion Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sarpy County, NE. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Papillion Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Papillion Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,538,040 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2014.
How many fire departments are in Nebraska? ▼
Nebraska has 511 fire departments with 9,011 total personnel. 50% are volunteer departments.
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