Volunteer EMS Provider

ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Roselle, IL · Dupage County

ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Roselle, IL (Dupage County), with 1 station and 42 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

42
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+83%
above IL avg personnel
(23/dept)
76th
percentile by size
of 984 IL depts
42
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Roselle, IL
FDID
DD321

FEMA Grant History

$0
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2017 EMW-2017-FH-00112 $0

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 ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 76% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 83% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
127
IL departments
1,493

What This Data Tells You About ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Roselle, within Dupage County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 42 total personnel, 1 station, 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. ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 83% 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: ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $0 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 ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has 42 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 83% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.

Does ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT?

ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Dupage County, IL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, ROSELLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $0 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.

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.