Oakland Fire Department
Oakland, CA · Alameda County
Oakland Fire Department is a fire department serving Oakland, CA (Alameda County), with personnel data not reported. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
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- Total personnel
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- Stations
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- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- County
- Alameda County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-00614 | $27,392,155 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-05740 | $360,181.81 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-01517 | $206,564 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-15895 | $179,584.73 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-01033 | $1,216,192 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FH-00506 | $3,305,224.75 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FH00782 | $4,268,112 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FO06976 | $246,514 |
| 2012 | EMW-2012-FH-0033 | $8,099,265 |
| 2011 | EMW2011FV04232 | $789,360 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
What This Data Tells You About Oakland Fire Department
Oakland Fire Department operates as a fire department in Oakland, within Alameda County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. California has 1,309 registered fire departments and 48,526 total personnel, averaging roughly 37 staff per department. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. The state records about 168,000 fires, 346 fire deaths, and 40% 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: Oakland Fire Department has received 13 FEMA grants totaling $46,273,773.29 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 Oakland Fire Department have? ▼
Personnel data for Oakland Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
Does Oakland Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Oakland Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Oakland Fire Department operate? ▼
Station count data for Oakland Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is Oakland Fire Department? ▼
Oakland Fire Department is a fire department serving Alameda County, CA.
Has Oakland Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Oakland Fire Department has received 13 FEMA grants totaling $46,273,773.29 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
How many fire departments are in California? ▼
California has 1,309 fire departments with 48,526 total personnel. 40% are volunteer departments.
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