Volunteer

Athens Fire Department

Umpire, AR · Howard County

Athens Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Umpire, AR (Howard County), with personnel data not reported. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

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Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Umpire, AR
FDID
31009

What This Data Tells You About Athens Fire Department

Athens Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Umpire, within Howard 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 unspecified.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Arkansas has 1,168 registered fire departments and 15,469 total personnel, averaging roughly 13 staff per department. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. The state records about 20,100 fires, 68 fire deaths, and 71% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Athens Fire Department have?

Personnel data for Athens Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

Does Athens Fire Department provide EMS services?

EMS capability is not specified for Athens Fire Department in the HIFLD database.

How many fire stations does Athens Fire Department operate?

Station count data for Athens Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

What type of fire department is Athens Fire Department?

Athens Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Howard County, AR. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 1,168 fire departments with 15,469 total personnel. 71% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.