County profile
Jackson County, OR 11 departments
258 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Jackson County · #6 of 36 in-state.
Jackson County, OR carries a heavy HIFLD roster (258 personnel across 11 departments) - #6 of 36 in-state; mix 3/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 36 in Oregon
- 5.81 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Medford Fire and Rescue
- 7 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 465 Oregon departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland Fire and Rescue Ashland · EMS | career | 35 |
| Butte Falls Volunteer Fire Department Butte Falls | volunteer | 22 |
| Colestin Rural Fire Protection District Ashland | volunteer | 23 |
| Jacksonville Fire Department Jacksonville · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Lake Creek Rural Fire District Eagle Point | volunteer | 14 |
| Medford Fire and Rescue Medford · EMS | career | 77 |
| Medford Fire Department Medford · EMS | other | - |
| Phoenix Fire Department Phoenix · EMS | other | - |
| Prospect Fire Department Prospect · EMS | other | - |
| Rogue River Rural Fire Protection District Gold Hill | volunteer | 40 |
| Rogue Valley International Medford Airport Fire Department Medford · EMS | career | 8 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (258 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (45% volunteer).
5.81 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 258 roster).
Largest book: Medford Fire and Rescue holds 30% of county personnel (77 of 258).
Photo-finish peer: Rutherford County, TN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 258 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 8% below the Oregon average.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, OR? ▼
Jackson County, OR has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 36 among Oregon counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jackson County has a mix: 3 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 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.