West Palm Beach Fire Rescue
West Palm Beach, FL · Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach Fire Rescue is a fire department serving West Palm Beach, FL (Palm Beach County), with personnel data not reported. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
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- Total personnel
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- Stations
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- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL
- County
- Palm Beach County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FF-00762 | $3,272,005.46 |
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-05332 | $398,876.36 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-01205 | $4,960,539.9 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-02222 | $754,527.27 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-00182 | $7,546,093.64 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-05401 | $767,761.44 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-06127 | $255,193 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FO05112 | $182,104 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FH00649 | $2,293,050 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FO01494 | $1,280,370 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
What This Data Tells You About West Palm Beach Fire Rescue
West Palm Beach Fire Rescue operates as a fire department in West Palm Beach, within Palm Beach County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Florida has 758 registered fire departments and 21,048 total personnel, averaging roughly 28 staff per department. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. The state records about 106,000 fires, 206 fire deaths, and 24% 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: West Palm Beach Fire Rescue has received 13 FEMA grants totaling $23,165,694.07 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 West Palm Beach Fire Rescue have? ▼
Personnel data for West Palm Beach Fire Rescue is not available in the HIFLD database.
Does West Palm Beach Fire Rescue provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, West Palm Beach Fire Rescue provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does West Palm Beach Fire Rescue operate? ▼
Station count data for West Palm Beach Fire Rescue is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is West Palm Beach Fire Rescue? ▼
West Palm Beach Fire Rescue is a fire department serving Palm Beach County, FL.
Has West Palm Beach Fire Rescue received federal grants? ▼
Yes, West Palm Beach Fire Rescue has received 13 FEMA grants totaling $23,165,694.07 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in Florida? ▼
Florida has 758 fire departments with 21,048 total personnel. 24% are volunteer departments.
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