Volunteer

Sunnyside Fire Department

Sunnyside, UT · Carbon County

Sunnyside Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sunnyside, UT (Carbon County), with 1 station and 11 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

11
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-45%
below UT avg personnel
(20/dept)
9th
percentile by size
of 166 UT depts
11
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Sunnyside, UT
FDID
07007

Staffing vs the Utah average

How Sunnyside Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Utah. It is larger than 9% of the 166 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 45% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
26
UT departments
271

What This Data Tells You About Sunnyside Fire Department

Sunnyside Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Sunnyside, within Carbon County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 11 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Utah has 271 registered fire departments and 5,320 total personnel, averaging roughly 20 staff per department. Sunnyside Fire Department runs 45% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 16,800 fires, 26 fire deaths, and 54% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Sunnyside Fire Department have?

Sunnyside Fire Department has 11 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 45% below the Utah average of 20 per department.

Does Sunnyside Fire Department provide EMS services?

Sunnyside Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Sunnyside Fire Department operate?

Sunnyside Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Sunnyside Fire Department?

Sunnyside Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Carbon County, UT. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Utah?

Utah has 271 fire departments with 5,320 total personnel. 54% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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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.