County profile
Klamath County, OR 13 departments
291 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Klamath County · #11 of 36 in-state.
Klamath County, OR carries a heavy HIFLD roster (291 personnel across 13 departments) - #11 of 36 in-state; mix 1/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 36 in Oregon
- 6.53 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Bonanza Rural Fire Protection District
- 10 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 465 Oregon departments statewide
Fire Departments in Klamath County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bly Rural Fire Protection District Bly | volunteer | 13 |
| Bonanza Rural Fire Protection District Bonanza · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Central Cascades Fire and Emergency Medical Services Crescent Lake · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Chemult Rural Fire Protection District Chemult · EMS | other | - |
| Chiloquin Agency - Lake Fire District Chiloquin | volunteer | 26 |
| Crater Lake National Park Fire Department Crater Lake · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Crescent Rural Fire Protection District Crescent · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Crescent Rural Fire Protection District La Pine · EMS | other | - |
| Keno Rural Fire Protection District Klamath Falls · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Kingsley Field Fire Department-Dod Klamath Falls · EMS | career | 24 |
| Klamath Falls Interagency Fire Center Klamath Falls | other | - |
| Merrill Rural Fire Protection District Merrill · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Rocky Point Fire and Emergency Medical Services Klamath Falls · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (291 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
6.53 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (19 stations / 291 roster).
Largest book: Bonanza Rural Fire Protection District holds 15% of county personnel (44 of 291).
Photo-finish peer: Lee County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Klamath County? ▼
Klamath County has 291 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 12% below the Oregon average.
How many fire departments are in Klamath County, OR? ▼
Klamath County, OR has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 36 among Oregon counties with at least one listed department.
Are Klamath County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 13 departments (69%) in Klamath County are volunteer.
Does Klamath County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Klamath 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 Klamath County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.