Volunteer EMS Provider

Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department

San Antonio, TX · Bexar County

Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving San Antonio, TX (Bexar County), with 1 station and 32 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

32
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-6%
below TX avg personnel
(34/dept)
66th
percentile by size
of 1,252 TX depts
32
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
San Antonio, TX
FDID
AW401

Staffing vs the Texas average

How Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Texas. It is larger than 66% of the 1,252 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 6% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
241
TX departments
1,879

What This Data Tells You About Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department

Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in San Antonio, within Bexar County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 32 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Texas has 1,879 registered fire departments and 63,369 total personnel, averaging roughly 34 staff per department. Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department runs 6% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 162,000 fires, 241 fire deaths, and 58% 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 Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department have?

Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department has 32 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 6% below the Texas average of 34 per department.

Does Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department?

Sandy Oaks Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Bexar County, TX. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Texas?

Texas has 1,879 fire departments with 63,369 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.