Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance
Sunnyside, WA · Yakima County
Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance is a Volunteer department serving Sunnyside, WA (Yakima 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
(37/dept)
of 322 WA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MAINLY VOLUNTEER PROVIDERS
- Location
- Sunnyside, WA
- County
- Yakima County
- FDID
- 39M06
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-03358 | $165,134 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Washington average
How Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance's personnel count compares to the typical department in Washington. It is larger than 58% of the 322 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 68
- WA departments
- 483
What This Data Tells You About Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance
Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance operates as a Volunteer department in Sunnyside, within Yakima 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.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Washington has 483 registered fire departments and 17,908 total personnel, averaging roughly 37 staff per department. Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance runs 14% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 38,900 fires, 68 fire deaths, and 58% 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: Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $165,134 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 Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance have? ▼
Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance has 42 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% above the Washington average of 37 per department.
Does Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance operate? ▼
Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance? ▼
Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance is a Volunteer department serving Yakima County, WA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Sunnyside Fire Department Ambulance has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $165,134 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
How many fire departments are in Washington? ▼
Washington has 483 fire departments with 17,908 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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