Volunteer EMS Provider

Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department

Quapaw, OK · Ottawa County

Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Quapaw, OK (Ottawa County), with 1 station and 16 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

16
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+33%
above OK avg personnel
(12/dept)
35th
percentile by size
of 516 OK depts
16
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Quapaw, OK
FDID
58008

Staffing vs the Oklahoma average

How Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 35% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 33% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
68
OK departments
1,049

What This Data Tells You About Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department

Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Quapaw, within Ottawa County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 16 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department runs 33% 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 Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department have?

Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department has 16 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% above the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.

Does Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department?

Quapaw Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ottawa 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.