Volunteer EMS Provider

Coos Bay Fire Department - Central

Coos Bay, OR · Coos County

Coos Bay Fire Department - Central is a Volunteer department serving Coos Bay, OR (Coos County), with 3 stations and 50 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

50
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+100%
above OR avg personnel
(25/dept)
77th
percentile by size
of 271 OR depts
17
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Coos Bay, OR
FDID
00069

Staffing vs the Oregon average

How Coos Bay Fire Department - Central's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oregon. It is larger than 77% of the 271 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 100% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
42
OR departments
465

What This Data Tells You About Coos Bay Fire Department - Central

Coos Bay Fire Department - Central operates as a Volunteer department in Coos Bay, within Coos County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 50 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Oregon has 465 registered fire departments and 11,854 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. Coos Bay Fire Department - Central runs 100% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 20,400 fires, 42 fire deaths, and 52% 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 Coos Bay Fire Department - Central have?

Coos Bay Fire Department - Central has 50 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Oregon average of 25 per department.

Does Coos Bay Fire Department - Central provide EMS services?

Yes, Coos Bay Fire Department - Central provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Coos Bay Fire Department - Central operate?

Coos Bay Fire Department - Central operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Coos Bay Fire Department - Central?

Coos Bay Fire Department - Central is a Volunteer department serving Coos County, OR. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Oregon?

Oregon has 465 fire departments with 11,854 total personnel. 52% 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.