Altus Fire Department
Altus, OK · Jackson County
Altus Fire Department is a fire department serving Altus, OK (Jackson County), with personnel data not reported. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
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AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- Altus, OK
- County
- Jackson County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | EMW-2006-FG-0768 | $287,053 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
What This Data Tells You About Altus Fire Department
Altus Fire Department operates as a fire department in Altus, within Jackson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Oklahoma has 1,049 registered fire departments and 12,710 total personnel, averaging roughly 12 staff per department. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. The state records about 29,600 fires, 68 fire deaths, and 44% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Altus Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $287,053 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Altus Fire Department have? ▼
Personnel data for Altus Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
Does Altus Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Altus Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Altus Fire Department operate? ▼
Station count data for Altus Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is Altus Fire Department? ▼
Altus Fire Department is a fire department serving Jackson County, OK.
Has Altus Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Altus Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $287,053 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2006.
How many fire departments are in Oklahoma? ▼
Oklahoma has 1,049 fire departments with 12,710 total personnel. 44% are volunteer departments.
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