Volunteer

Purcell Fire Department

Purcell, OK · Mcclain County

Purcell Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Purcell, OK (Mcclain County), with 2 stations and 29 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

29
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+142%
above OK avg personnel
(12/dept)
86th
percentile by size
of 516 OK depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Purcell, OK
FDID
47007

Staffing vs the Oklahoma average

How Purcell Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 86% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 142% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
68
OK departments
1,049

What This Data Tells You About Purcell Fire Department

Purcell Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Purcell, within Mcclain County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 29 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Purcell Fire Department runs 142% 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.

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 Purcell Fire Department have?

Purcell Fire Department has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 142% above the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.

Does Purcell Fire Department provide EMS services?

Purcell Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Purcell Fire Department operate?

Purcell Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Purcell Fire Department?

Purcell Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Mcclain County, OK. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.

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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.