County profile
Latimer County, OK 10 departments
68 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Latimer County · #62 of 77 in-state.
Latimer County, OK reports a light HIFLD roster (68 personnel, 10 departments); #62 of 77 in-state.
- Personnel rank #62 of 77 in Oklahoma
- 8.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Wilburton Fire Department
- 2 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,049 Oklahoma departments statewide
Fire Departments in Latimer County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Creek Community Fire Department Wilburton | volunteer | 14 |
| Buffalo Valley Volunteer Fire Department Tuskahoma · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Cravens Volunteer Fire Department Red Oak | volunteer | 13 |
| Higgins Fire Department Wilburton | other | - |
| Oklahoma Forestry - Wilburton Wilburton | other | - |
| Oklahoma Forestry Services - Talihina Field Office Talihina | other | - |
| Red Oak Fire Department Red Oak | other | - |
| United States War Veteran Colony Volunteer Fire Department Wilburton | volunteer | 11 |
| West End Volunteer Fire Department Wilburton | other | - |
| Wilburton Fire Department Wilburton · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (68 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
8.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 68 roster).
Largest book: Wilburton Fire Department holds 29% of county personnel (20 of 68).
Photo-finish peer: St Francis County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Latimer County? ▼
Latimer County has 68 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 42% below the Oklahoma average.
How many fire departments are in Latimer County, OK? ▼
Latimer County, OK has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #62 of 77 among Oklahoma counties with at least one listed department.
Are Latimer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Latimer County has a mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Latimer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Latimer 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 Latimer County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.