Jacksonville Fire Department
Jacksonville, OR · Jackson County
Jacksonville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Jacksonville, OR (Jackson County), with 1 station and 39 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 39
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 271 OR depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Jacksonville, OR
- County
- Jackson County
- FDID
- 00175
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FF-00138 | $117,236.39 |
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 Jacksonville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oregon. It is larger than 64% of the 271 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 42
- OR departments
- 465
What This Data Tells You About Jacksonville Fire Department
Jacksonville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Jacksonville, within Jackson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 39 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Jacksonville Fire Department runs 56% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Jacksonville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $117,236.39 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 Jacksonville Fire Department have? ▼
Jacksonville Fire Department has 39 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 56% above the Oregon average of 25 per department.
Does Jacksonville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Jacksonville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Jacksonville Fire Department operate? ▼
Jacksonville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Jacksonville Fire Department? ▼
Jacksonville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Jackson County, OR. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Jacksonville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Jacksonville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $117,236.39 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
How many fire departments are in Oregon? ▼
Oregon has 465 fire departments with 11,854 total personnel. 52% are volunteer departments.
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