Volunteer

Marlow Fire Department

Marlow, OK · Stephens County

Marlow Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Marlow, OK (Stephens County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

24
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+100%
above OK avg personnel
(12/dept)
75th
percentile by size
of 516 OK depts
24
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Marlow, OK
FDID
69006

Staffing vs the Oklahoma average

How Marlow Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 75% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 100% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
68
OK departments
1,049

What This Data Tells You About Marlow Fire Department

Marlow Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Marlow, within Stephens County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Marlow Fire Department 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 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 Marlow Fire Department have?

Marlow Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.

Does Marlow Fire Department provide EMS services?

Marlow Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Marlow Fire Department operate?

Marlow Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Marlow Fire Department?

Marlow Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Stephens 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.