County profile
Beckham County, OK 7 departments
102 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Beckham County · #43 of 77 in-state.
Beckham County, OK reports a light HIFLD roster (102 personnel, 7 departments); #43 of 77 in-state.
- Personnel rank #43 of 77 in Oklahoma
- 3.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 61% of roster in Elk City Fire Department
- 1 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,049 Oklahoma departments statewide
Fire Departments in Beckham County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beckham County Fire Department Sayre | other | - |
| Carter Volunteer Fire Department Carter | volunteer | 16 |
| Delhi Rural Fire Department Sayre | other | - |
| Elk City Fire Department Elk City · EMS | volunteer | 62 |
| Erick Fire Department Erick | volunteer | 16 |
| Sweetwater/Beckham County Fire Department Sweetwater | other | - |
| Texola Volunteer Fire Department Texola | volunteer | 8 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (102 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
3.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 102 roster).
Largest book: Elk City Fire Department holds 61% of county personnel (62 of 102).
Photo-finish peer: Archuleta County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Beckham County? ▼
Beckham County has 102 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 25% above the Oklahoma average.
How many fire departments are in Beckham County, OK? ▼
Beckham County, OK has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #43 of 77 among Oklahoma counties with at least one listed department.
Are Beckham County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Beckham County are volunteer.
Does Beckham County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Beckham County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Beckham County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.