Volunteer

IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Irrigon, OR · Morrow County

IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT is a Volunteer department serving Irrigon, OR (Morrow County), with 1 station and 15 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

15
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-40%
below OR avg personnel
(25/dept)
11th
percentile by size
of 271 OR depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
$350K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Irrigon, OR
FDID
00172

FEMA Grant History

$350K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2010 EMW-2010-FV-0448 $349,600

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

Staffing vs the Oregon average

How IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oregon. It is larger than 11% of the 271 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 40% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
42
OR departments
465

What This Data Tells You About IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operates as a Volunteer department in Irrigon, within Morrow County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 15 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT runs 40% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $349,600 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT have?

IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has 15 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 40% below the Oregon average of 25 per department.

Does IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT provide EMS services?

IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operate?

IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT?

IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT is a Volunteer department serving Morrow County, OR. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT received federal grants?

Yes, IRRIGON RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $349,600 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2010.

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.

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Federal data sources

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.