Volunteer EMS Provider

Christopher Kohls Fire Department

Payson, AZ · Gila County

Christopher Kohls Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Payson, AZ (Gila County), with 3 stations and 28 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

28
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+12%
above AZ avg personnel
(25/dept)
53th
percentile by size
of 216 AZ depts
9
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Payson, AZ
FDID
04031

Staffing vs the Arizona average

How Christopher Kohls Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Arizona. It is larger than 53% of the 216 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 12% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
91
AZ departments
322

What This Data Tells You About Christopher Kohls Fire Department

Christopher Kohls Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Payson, within Gila County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Arizona has 322 registered fire departments and 7,987 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. Christopher Kohls Fire Department runs 12% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 36,800 fires, 91 fire deaths, and 35% 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 Christopher Kohls Fire Department have?

Christopher Kohls Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% above the Arizona average of 25 per department.

Does Christopher Kohls Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Christopher Kohls Fire Department operate?

Christopher Kohls Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Christopher Kohls Fire Department?

Christopher Kohls Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Gila County, AZ. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Arizona?

Arizona has 322 fire departments with 7,987 total personnel. 35% 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.