Volunteer EMS Provider

Chandler Fire Department

Chandler, OK · Lincoln County

Chandler Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Chandler, OK (Lincoln County), with 2 stations and 25 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

25
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+108%
above OK avg personnel
(12/dept)
78th
percentile by size
of 516 OK depts
13
personnel per station
staffing density
$45K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Chandler, OK
FDID
41003

FEMA Grant History

$45K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2017 EMW2015FH00077 $45,156

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Oklahoma average

How Chandler Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 78% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 108% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
68
OK departments
1,049

What This Data Tells You About Chandler Fire Department

Chandler Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Chandler, within Lincoln County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. Chandler Fire Department runs 108% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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: Chandler Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $45,156 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 Chandler Fire Department have?

Chandler Fire Department has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 108% above the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.

Does Chandler Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Chandler Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Chandler Fire Department operate?

Chandler Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Chandler Fire Department?

Chandler Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lincoln County, OK. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has Chandler Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Chandler Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $45,156 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.

How many fire departments are in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has 1,049 fire departments with 12,710 total personnel. 44% are volunteer departments.

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

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.