Volunteer EMS Provider

Colbert Fire Department

Colbert, OK · Bryan County

Colbert Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Colbert, OK (Bryan County), with 1 station and 18 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

18
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+50%
above OK avg personnel
(12/dept)
48th
percentile by size
of 516 OK depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Colbert, OK
FDID
07006

Staffing vs the Oklahoma average

How Colbert Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 48% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 50% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
68
OK departments
1,049

What This Data Tells You About Colbert Fire Department

Colbert Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Colbert, within Bryan County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 18 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Colbert Fire Department runs 50% 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.

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 Colbert Fire Department have?

Colbert Fire Department has 18 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 50% above the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.

Does Colbert Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Colbert Fire Department operate?

Colbert Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Colbert Fire Department?

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

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.