Volunteer EMS Provider

Wilburton Fire Department

Wilburton, OK · Latimer County

Wilburton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Wilburton, OK (Latimer County), with 2 stations and 20 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

20
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+67%
above OK avg personnel
(12/dept)
57th
percentile by size
of 516 OK depts
10
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Wilburton, OK
FDID
39002

Staffing vs the Oklahoma average

How Wilburton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Oklahoma. It is larger than 57% of the 516 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 67% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
68
OK departments
1,049

What This Data Tells You About Wilburton Fire Department

Wilburton Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Wilburton, within Latimer County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 20 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Wilburton Fire Department runs 67% 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.

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 Wilburton Fire Department have? ▼

Wilburton Fire Department has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 67% above the Oklahoma average of 12 per department.

Does Wilburton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼

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

How many fire stations does Wilburton Fire Department operate? ▼

Wilburton Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Wilburton Fire Department? ▼

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

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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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.

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