Sparta Fire Department
Sparta, IL · Randolph County
Sparta Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sparta, IL (Randolph County), with 2 stations and 27 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 27
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Sparta, IL
- County
- Randolph County
- FDID
- RA193
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-02207 | $622,095.23 |
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 Sparta Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 42% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About Sparta Fire Department
Sparta Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Sparta, within Randolph County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 27 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Sparta Fire Department runs 17% 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: Sparta Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $622,095.23 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 Sparta Fire Department have? ▼
Sparta Fire Department has 27 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 17% above the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does Sparta Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Sparta Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Sparta Fire Department operate? ▼
Sparta Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Sparta Fire Department? ▼
Sparta Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Randolph County, IL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Sparta Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Sparta Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $622,095.23 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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