Overview of HIFLD Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Stations Dataset

Everything You Need to Know About HIFLD Fire Department Data: Comprehensive Insights into Fire and EMS Stations Across the US

The HIFLD Fire Department Data includes information on Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Stations, encompassing details such as the name, function, and location of these facilities. The data is part of the USGS Structures from The National Map, designed to support disaster planning, emergency response, and homeland security by providing geographic information on manmade structures. The data can be accessed and utilized for general mapping and analysis of structure-related activities using geographic information system technology.

Data Schema

Field Name Field Description
ADDRESS Physical address of the Fire and EMS Station
GNIS_ID Geographic Names Information System Identifier
X X coordinate for spatial location
LOADDATE Date the data was loaded into the system
SOURCE_ORIGINATOR Entity responsible for originating the data
PERMANENT_IDENTIFIER Unique permanent identifier for the station
Country Country where the station is located
NAME Name of the Fire and EMS Station
Y Y coordinate for spatial location
CITY City where the station is located
SOURCE_DATASETID Identifier for the dataset source
FTYPE Feature type classification code
OBJECTID Object identifier in the database
FCODE Feature code defining the type of structure
SOURCE_FEATUREID Identifier for the feature from the source
GLOBALID Global identifier for the data entry
DISTRIBUTION_POLICY Policy governing data distribution
DATA_SECURITY Security classification of the data
ISLANDMARK Indicator if the station is a landmark
ZIPCODE Postal code of the station's location
POINTLOCATIONTYPE Type of point location for the spatial data
SOURCE_DATADESC Description of the data source
STATE State where the station is located

Interested in the full dataset?

Download
Geography

United States nationwide coverage.

The HIFLD Fire Department Data covers fire and emergency medical service (EMS) stations across the United States, providing information essential for disaster planning, emergency response, and homeland security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HIFLD Fire Department Data dataset?
The HIFLD Fire Department Data is a comprehensive dataset that provides detailed information on fire and emergency medical service (EMS) stations across the United States. This dataset includes the name, function, location, and other key characteristics of these crucial public safety facilities, supporting disaster planning, emergency response, and homeland security efforts.
What is the history of this dataset?
The HIFLD Fire Department Data is part of the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) initiative, which was established to provide critical infrastructure geospatial data to support emergency response and homeland security efforts. The dataset is primarily coordinated and maintained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in collaboration with other federal agencies such as the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which contributes structures data from The National Map. The initiative involves various stakeholders from government agencies, emergency services, and infrastructure sectors to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date data for disaster planning and response.
How often is the data updated?
Annually
What is the coverage and what is included in this dataset?
The HIFLD Fire Department Data dataset offers comprehensive coverage of fire and emergency medical service (EMS) stations across the United States. This dataset includes essential details such as the name, function, and location of fire stations and EMS providers, as well as other core characteristics vital for disaster planning, emergency response, and homeland security. The dataset is designed for use in general mapping and analysis of structure-related activities utilizing geographic information system (GIS) technology. It can be combined with other data themes, such as boundaries, elevation, hydrography, and transportation, to create general reference base maps. This makes it ideal for use in emergency services planning, resource allocation, and infrastructure analysis. The data is available for free download in Esri File Geodatabase or Shapefile formats, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of applications.
Why is the HIFLD Fire Department Data dataset valuable?
The dataset is valuable because it provides comprehensive information on fire and EMS stations, crucial for disaster planning, emergency response, and homeland security efforts.
How do I join this dataset with other datasets?
You can use Placekey's Join Dataset Tool, here!

Dataset at a glance

Dataset Name
HIFLD Fire Department Data
Description
The HIFLD Fire Department Data provides information on fire and EMS station locations and characteristics for disaster planning and emergency response.
Update Frequency
Annually
Coverage
United States nationwide coverage.
Data Quality
Not assessed.
Dataset Size
Extensive, thousands of records estimated.
Maintained By
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
License

Custom License. View license details