Volunteer EMS Provider

Rosston Volunteer Fire Department

Rosston, OK · Harper County

Rosston Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rosston, OK (Harper County), with 1 station and 8 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

8
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-33%
below OK avg personnel
(12/dept)
2th
percentile by size
of 516 OK depts
8
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Rosston, OK
FDID
30003

Staffing vs the Oklahoma average

How Rosston Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 2% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.

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

What This Data Tells You About Rosston Volunteer Fire Department

Rosston Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Rosston, within Harper County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 8 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. Rosston Volunteer Fire Department runs 33% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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 Rosston Volunteer Fire Department have?

Rosston Volunteer Fire Department has 8 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% below the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.

Does Rosston Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Rosston Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Rosston Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Rosston Volunteer Fire Department?

Rosston Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Harper 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.