SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Nebo, IL · Pike County
SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT is a Volunteer department serving Nebo, IL (Pike County), with 1 station and 15 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 15
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- —
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 984 IL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Nebo, IL
- County
- Pike County
- FDID
- PD174
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-01274 | $233,333.33 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-11442 | $280,952.38 |
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 SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Illinois. It is larger than 4% of the 984 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 127
- IL departments
- 1,493
What This Data Tells You About SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operates as a Volunteer department in Nebo, within Pike County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 15 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified, 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. SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT runs 35% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $514,285.71 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 SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT have? ▼
SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has 15 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 35% below the Illinois average of 23 per department.
Does SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT provide EMS services? ▼
EMS capability is not specified for SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT in the HIFLD database.
How many fire stations does SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operate? ▼
SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT? ▼
SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT is a Volunteer department serving Pike County, IL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, SPRING CREEK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $514,285.71 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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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.