Oakridge Fire Department
Oakridge, OR · Lane County
Oakridge Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Oakridge, OR (Lane County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 35
- 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
- Oakridge, OR
- County
- Lane County
- FDID
- 00270
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2016FV01499 | $421,782 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FF00406 | $18,000 |
| 2013 | EMW2012FR00188 | $200,903 |
| 2011 | EMW2010FF00108 | $-56,266 |
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FO-0801 | $163,389 |
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 Oakridge Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oregon. It is larger than 59% of the 271 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 42
- OR departments
- 465
What This Data Tells You About Oakridge Fire Department
Oakridge Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Oakridge, within Lane County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 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. Oakridge Fire Department runs 40% 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: Oakridge Fire Department has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $747,808 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 Oakridge Fire Department have? ▼
Oakridge Fire Department has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 40% above the Oregon average of 25 per department.
Does Oakridge Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Oakridge Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Oakridge Fire Department operate? ▼
Oakridge Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Oakridge Fire Department? ▼
Oakridge Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lane County, OR. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Oakridge Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Oakridge Fire Department has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $747,808 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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