County profile
Jackson County, OK 11 departments
81 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Jackson County · #52 of 77 in-state.
Jackson County, OK reports a light HIFLD roster (81 personnel, 11 departments); #52 of 77 in-state.
- Personnel rank #52 of 77 in Oklahoma
- 7.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Elmer Rural Volunteer Fire Association
- 3 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,049 Oklahoma departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Altus Air Force Base Fire Department Altus Air Force Base · EMS | other | - |
| Altus Fire Department Altus | other | - |
| Blair Volunteer Fire Department Blair · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Duke Volunteer Fire Department Duke · EMS | other | - |
| Eldorado Volunteer Fire Department Eldorado | volunteer | 14 |
| Elmer Rural Volunteer Fire Association Elmer | volunteer | 24 |
| Friendship Volunteer Fire Department Altus | other | - |
| Headrick Volunteer Fire Department Headrick | volunteer | 10 |
| Martha Volunteer Fire Department Martha | volunteer | 18 |
| Olustee Volunteer Fire Department Olustee | other | - |
| Warren Fire Department Blair | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (81 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (45% volunteer).
7.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 81 roster).
Largest book: Elmer Rural Volunteer Fire Association holds 30% of county personnel (24 of 81).
Photo-finish peer: Phillips County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 81 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 42% below the Oklahoma average.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, OK? ▼
Jackson County, OK has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 77 among Oklahoma counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jackson County has a mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Jackson 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 Jackson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.