Park Forest Fire Department
Park Forest, IL · Cook County
Park Forest Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Park Forest, IL (Cook County), with 1 station and 37 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 37
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Park Forest, IL
- County
- Cook County
- FDID
- CS732
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-00779 | $473,614.49 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-00237 | $769,609.38 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-04920 | $272,727 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FO02778 | $218,960 |
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 Park Forest Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 69% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About Park Forest Fire Department
Park Forest Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Park Forest, within Cook County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 37 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Park Forest Fire Department runs 61% 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: Park Forest Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,734,910.87 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 Park Forest Fire Department have? ▼
Park Forest Fire Department has 37 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 61% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does Park Forest Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Park Forest Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Park Forest Fire Department operate? ▼
Park Forest Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Park Forest Fire Department? ▼
Park Forest Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Cook County, IL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Park Forest Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Park Forest Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,734,910.87 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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