Sterling Fire Department

Sterling Fire Department is a Fire Department located in Sterling, WHITESIDE County, in the State of Illinois (IL).

iDetailed Information about Sterling Fire Department

Official Identification of Sterling Fire Department

🏠 Headquarter Location

Sterling Fire Department Main Station

Address: 110 W 5th ST

City/Town: Sterling

County: WHITESIDE

State:Illinois (IL)

Zip Code: 61081

📞Contact Numbers for Sterling Fire Department

Office Phone Number

815-632-6680

Fax Number

(815) 626-2844

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Sterling Fire Department
110 W 5th ST
Sterling, Illinois (IL) 61081

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📋 Sterling Fire Department Stats

Department TypeMostly Career

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations2

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff23

Volunteers0

Paid per Call8

📋 Sterling Fire Department Stats

Department TypeMostly Career

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations2

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff23

Volunteers0

Paid per Call8

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