Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Miami Fire Department

Miami, OK · Ottawa County

Miami Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Miami, OK (Ottawa County), with 2 stations and 30 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+150%
above OK avg personnel
(12/dept)
87th
percentile by size
of 516 OK depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
$26K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Miami, OK
FDID
58004

FEMA Grant History

$26K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2022 EMW-2022-FG-04162 $26,036.99

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

Staffing vs the Oklahoma average

How Miami Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 87% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 150% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
68
OK departments
1,049

What This Data Tells You About Miami Fire Department

Miami Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Miami, within Ottawa County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. Miami Fire Department runs 150% 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Miami Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $26,036.99 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 Miami Fire Department have?

Miami Fire Department has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 150% above the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.

Does Miami Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Miami Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Miami Fire Department operate?

Miami Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Miami Fire Department?

Miami Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Ottawa County, OK. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has Miami Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Miami Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $26,036.99 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.

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.

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.