Volunteer EMS Provider

SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE

Silver Peak, NV · Esmeralda County

SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE is a Volunteer department serving Silver Peak, NV (Esmeralda County), with 1 station and 9 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

9
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-67%
below NV avg personnel
(27/dept)
5th
percentile by size
of 64 NV depts
9
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Silver Peak, NV
FDID
06001

Staffing vs the Nevada average

How SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE's personnel count compares to the typical department in Nevada. It is larger than 5% of the 64 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 67% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
40
NV departments
156

What This Data Tells You About SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE

SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE operates as a Volunteer department in Silver Peak, within Esmeralda County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 9 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. Nevada has 156 registered fire departments and 4,169 total personnel, averaging roughly 27 staff per department. SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE runs 67% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 18,600 fires, 40 fire deaths, and 64% 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 SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE have?

SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE has 9 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 67% below the Nevada average of 27 per department.

Does SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE provide EMS services?

Yes, SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE operate?

SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE?

SILVER PEAK FIRE DEPARTMENT / SILVER PEAK AMBULANCE SERVICE is a Volunteer department serving Esmeralda County, NV. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Nevada?

Nevada has 156 fire departments with 4,169 total personnel. 64% 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.