Career (Paid) EMS Provider

TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT -

Twin Falls, ID · Twin Falls County

TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - is a Career (Paid) department serving Twin Falls, ID (Twin Falls County), with 3 stations and 38 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

38
Total personnel
3
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+124%
above ID avg personnel
(17/dept)
76th
percentile by size
of 160 ID depts
13
personnel per station
staffing density
$1.4M
2 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Twin Falls, ID
FDID
83101

FEMA Grant History

$1.4M
Total Funding
2
Awards
Year Award Amount
2017 EMW-2017-FH-00271 $547,623.35
2015 EMW2014FR00025 $901,194

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Idaho average

How TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT -'s personnel count compares to the typical department in Idaho. It is larger than 76% of the 160 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 124% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
23
ID departments
292

What This Data Tells You About TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT -

TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - operates as a Career (Paid) department in Twin Falls, within Twin Falls County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 38 total personnel, 3 stations, 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. Idaho has 292 registered fire departments and 5,065 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - runs 124% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 10,500 fires, 23 fire deaths, and 50% 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: TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,448,817.35 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 TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - have?

TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - has 38 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 124% above the Idaho average of 17 per department.

Does TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - provide EMS services?

Yes, TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - operate?

TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT -?

TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - is a Career (Paid) department serving Twin Falls County, ID. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - received federal grants?

Yes, TWIN FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT - has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,448,817.35 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.

How many fire departments are in Idaho?

Idaho has 292 fire departments with 5,065 total personnel. 50% 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.