County profile
Okeechobee County, FL 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Okeechobee County (Florida) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Okeechobee County, FL leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 75 personnel); #44 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #44 of 67 in Florida
- 2.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 75% of roster in Okeechobee County Fire Rescue
- 1 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Okeechobee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Okeechobee Fire Department Okeechobee | career | 19 |
| Okeechobee County Fire Rescue Okeechobee · EMS | career | 56 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
2.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 75 roster).
Largest book: Okeechobee County Fire Rescue holds 75% of county personnel (56 of 75).
Photo-finish peer: Drew County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Okeechobee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 2 of 2 departments (100%) are career (paid) departments.
How many fire departments are in Okeechobee County, FL? ▼
Okeechobee County, FL has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #44 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Okeechobee County? ▼
Okeechobee County has 75 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 36% above the Florida average.
Does Okeechobee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Okeechobee County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Okeechobee County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.