Volunteer

OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Oregon, OH · Lucas County

OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Oregon, OH (Lucas County), with 3 stations and 108 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

108
Total personnel
3
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+260%
above OH avg personnel
(30/dept)
98th
percentile by size
of 1,116 OH depts
36
personnel per station
staffing density
$2.4M
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Oregon, OH
FDID
48011

FEMA Grant History

$2.4M
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FF-00839 $2,375,109.83

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

Staffing vs the Ohio average

How OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 98% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 260% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
138
OH departments
1,501

What This Data Tells You About OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT

OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Oregon, within Lucas County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 108 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Ohio has 1,501 registered fire departments and 44,930 total personnel, averaging roughly 30 staff per department. OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 260% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 68,900 fires, 138 fire deaths, and 62% 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: OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,375,109.83 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT has 108 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 260% above the Ohio average of 30 per department.

Does OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT?

OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Lucas County, OH. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, OREGON FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,375,109.83 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.

How many fire departments are in Ohio?

Ohio has 1,501 fire departments with 44,930 total personnel. 62% 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.