Volunteer

Clinton Fire Department

Clinton, OK · Custer County

Clinton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Clinton, OK (Custer County), with 1 station and 29 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

29
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+142%
above OK avg personnel
(12/dept)
86th
percentile by size
of 516 OK depts
29
personnel per station
staffing density
$168K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Clinton, OK
FDID
20003

FEMA Grant History

$168K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2017 EMW-2017-FH-00092 $167,591.49

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 Clinton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 86% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 142% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
68
OK departments
1,049

What This Data Tells You About Clinton Fire Department

Clinton Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Clinton, within Custer County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 29 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Clinton Fire Department runs 142% 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: Clinton Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $167,591.49 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 Clinton Fire Department have?

Clinton Fire Department has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 142% above the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.

Does Clinton Fire Department provide EMS services?

Clinton Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Clinton Fire Department operate?

Clinton Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Clinton Fire Department?

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

Has Clinton Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Clinton Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $167,591.49 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.

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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.