Volunteer EMS Provider

Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station

Newport, AR · Jackson County

Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station is a Volunteer department serving Newport, AR (Jackson County), with 1 station and 17 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

17
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+31%
above AR avg personnel
(13/dept)
29th
percentile by size
of 628 AR depts
17
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Newport, AR
FDID
34007

Staffing vs the Arkansas average

How Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station's personnel count compares to the typical department in Arkansas. It is larger than 29% of the 628 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 31% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
68
AR departments
1,168

What This Data Tells You About Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station

Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station operates as a Volunteer department in Newport, within Jackson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 17 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Arkansas has 1,168 registered fire departments and 15,469 total personnel, averaging roughly 13 staff per department. Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station runs 31% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 20,100 fires, 68 fire deaths, and 71% 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 Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station have?

Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station has 17 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 31% above the Arkansas average of 13 per department.

Does Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station provide EMS services?

Yes, Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station operate?

Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station?

Jacksonport Volunteer Fire Station is a Volunteer department serving Jackson County, AR. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 1,168 fire departments with 15,469 total personnel. 71% 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.