Paris Fire Department
Paris, IL · Edgar County
Paris Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Paris, IL (Edgar County), with 1 station and 16 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 16
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Paris, IL
- County
- Edgar County
- FDID
- EA181
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-06638 | $455,619.04 |
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FO-0100 | $293,338 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FO-0686 | $255,113 |
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 Paris Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 6% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About Paris Fire Department
Paris Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Paris, within Edgar County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 16 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Paris Fire Department runs 30% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: Paris Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,004,070.04 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 Paris Fire Department have? ▼
Paris Fire Department has 16 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 30% below the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does Paris Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Paris Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Paris Fire Department operate? ▼
Paris Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Paris Fire Department? ▼
Paris Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Edgar County, IL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Paris Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Paris Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,004,070.04 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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