Warrenton Fire Department
Warrenton, OR · Clatsop County
Warrenton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Warrenton, OR (Clatsop County), with 2 stations and 37 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 37
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 271 OR depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Warrenton, OR
- County
- Clatsop County
- FDID
- 00398
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-16635 | $160,952.38 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FV01249 | $333,333 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Oregon average
How Warrenton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oregon. It is larger than 62% of the 271 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 42
- OR departments
- 465
What This Data Tells You About Warrenton Fire Department
Warrenton Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Warrenton, within Clatsop County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 37 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Oregon has 465 registered fire departments and 11,854 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. Warrenton Fire Department runs 48% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 20,400 fires, 42 fire deaths, and 52% 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: Warrenton Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $494,285.38 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 Warrenton Fire Department have? ▼
Warrenton Fire Department has 37 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 48% above the Oregon average of 25 per department.
Does Warrenton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Warrenton Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Warrenton Fire Department operate? ▼
Warrenton Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Warrenton Fire Department? ▼
Warrenton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Clatsop County, OR. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Warrenton Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Warrenton Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $494,285.38 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
How many fire departments are in Oregon? ▼
Oregon has 465 fire departments with 11,854 total personnel. 52% are volunteer departments.
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