Tecumseh Fire Department
Tecumseh, OK · Pottawatomie County
Tecumseh Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Tecumseh, OK (Pottawatomie County), with 2 stations and 24 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 24
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(12/dept)
of 516 OK depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Tecumseh, OK
- County
- Pottawatomie County
- FDID
- 63012
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | EMW2007FF00183 | $-24,368 |
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 Tecumseh Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 75% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 68
- OK departments
- 1,049
What This Data Tells You About Tecumseh Fire Department
Tecumseh Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Tecumseh, within Pottawatomie County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Tecumseh Fire Department runs 100% 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: Tecumseh Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-24,368 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 Tecumseh Fire Department have? ▼
Tecumseh Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.
Does Tecumseh Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Tecumseh Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Tecumseh Fire Department operate? ▼
Tecumseh Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Tecumseh Fire Department? ▼
Tecumseh Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Pottawatomie County, OK. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Tecumseh Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Tecumseh Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-24,368 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2008.
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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