County profile
Nowata County, OK 6 departments
71 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Nowata County · #61 of 77 in-state.
Nowata County, OK reports a light HIFLD roster (71 personnel, 6 departments); #61 of 77 in-state.
- Personnel rank #61 of 77 in Oklahoma
- 7.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in South Coffeyville Fire Department
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,049 Oklahoma departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nowata County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Fire Department Delaware | volunteer | 14 |
| Lenapah Fire Department Lenapah | volunteer | 15 |
| New Alluwe Fire Department Chelsea | other | - |
| Nowata Fire Department Nowata · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| South Coffeyville Fire Department South Coffeyville · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Wann Community Rural Fire Department Wann | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (71 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
7.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 71 roster).
Largest book: South Coffeyville Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (22 of 71).
Photo-finish peer: Colquitt County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Nowata County? ▼
Nowata County has 71 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 0% above the Oklahoma average.
How many fire departments are in Nowata County, OK? ▼
Nowata County, OK has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #61 of 77 among Oklahoma counties with at least one listed department.
Are Nowata County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Nowata County are volunteer.
Does Nowata County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Nowata 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 Nowata County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.