Volunteer EMS Provider

North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Drain, OR · Douglas County

North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services is a Volunteer department serving Drain, OR (Douglas County), with 6 stations and 50 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

50
Total personnel
6
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+100%
above OR avg personnel
(25/dept)
77th
percentile by size
of 271 OR depts
8
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Drain, OR
FDID
00542

Staffing vs the Oregon average

How North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oregon. It is larger than 77% of the 271 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 100% above the state average
Stations
6
State fire deaths/yr
42
OR departments
465

What This Data Tells You About North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services

North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services operates as a Volunteer department in Drain, within Douglas County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 50 total personnel, 6 stations, 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. North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services 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 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.

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 North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services have?

North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services has 50 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Oregon average of 25 per department.

Does North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services provide EMS services?

Yes, North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services operate?

North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services operates 6 fire stations.

What type of fire department is North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services?

North Douglas County Fire and Emergency Medical Services is a Volunteer department serving Douglas County, OR. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.

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.