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
(12/dept)
of 516 OK depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Sulphur, OK
- County
- Murray County
- FDID
- 50004
FEMA Grant History
| 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.
- 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.
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