Career (Paid) EMS Provider

SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Saint Cloud, FL · Osceola County

SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Saint Cloud, FL (Osceola County), with 2 stations and 39 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

39
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+39%
above FL avg personnel
(28/dept)
63th
percentile by size
of 357 FL depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Saint Cloud, FL
FDID
26022

Staffing vs the Florida average

How SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Florida. It is larger than 63% of the 357 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 39% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
206
FL departments
758

What This Data Tells You About SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT

SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Saint Cloud, within Osceola County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 39 total personnel, 2 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. Florida has 758 registered fire departments and 21,048 total personnel, averaging roughly 28 staff per department. SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT runs 39% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 106,000 fires, 206 fire deaths, and 24% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead. 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 SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT have?

SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT has 39 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 39% above the Florida average of 28 per department.

Does SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT operate?

SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT?

SAINT CLOUD FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Osceola County, FL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in Florida?

Florida has 758 fire departments with 21,048 total personnel. 24% 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.