WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
White River, AZ · Navajo County
WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving White River, AZ (Navajo County), with 2 stations and 45 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 45
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 216 AZ depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- White River, AZ
- County
- Navajo County
- FDID
- 10246
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-18398 | $416,995.24 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Arizona average
How WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Arizona. It is larger than 82% of the 216 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 91
- AZ departments
- 322
What This Data Tells You About WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in White River, within Navajo County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 total personnel, 2 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. Arizona has 322 registered fire departments and 7,987 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT runs 80% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 36,800 fires, 91 fire deaths, and 35% 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: WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $416,995.24 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 WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT have? ▼
WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 80% above the Arizona average of 25 per department.
Does WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT operate? ▼
WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT? ▼
WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Navajo County, AZ. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $416,995.24 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
How many fire departments are in Arizona? ▼
Arizona has 322 fire departments with 7,987 total personnel. 35% 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.