Volunteer EMS Provider

Sulphur Fire Department

Sulphur, OK · Murray County

Sulphur Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sulphur, OK (Murray County), with 1 station and 27 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

27
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+125%
above OK avg personnel
(12/dept)
83th
percentile by size
of 516 OK depts
27
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Sulphur, OK
FDID
50004

FEMA Grant History

$0
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2009 EMW2008FF01235 $-216,717

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

Staffing vs the Oklahoma average

How Sulphur Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 83% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 125% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
68
OK departments
1,049

What This Data Tells You About Sulphur Fire Department

Sulphur Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Sulphur, within Murray County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 27 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. Sulphur Fire Department runs 125% 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Sulphur Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-216,717 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Sulphur Fire Department have?

Sulphur Fire Department has 27 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 125% above the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.

Does Sulphur Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Sulphur Fire Department operate?

Sulphur Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Sulphur Fire Department?

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

Has Sulphur Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Sulphur Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-216,717 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.

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.

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.