County profile
Clarke County, AL 12 departments
Volunteer share 42% across 12 HIFLD departments in Clarke County (Alabama) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Clarke County, AL leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 42% of 12; 182 personnel); #48 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #48 of 67 in Alabama
- 3.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Jackson Fire Department
- 6 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clarke County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Fire Department Jackson | other | - |
| Coffeeville Volunteer Fire Department Coffeeville · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Fulton Volunteer Fire Department Fulton · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Grove Hill Volunteer Fire Department Grove Hill · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Helwestern Fire Department Grove Hill | other | - |
| Jackson Fire Department Jackson · EMS | volunteer | 67 |
| Salitpa Fire Department Jackson · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Syrene Fire Department Dickinson | other | - |
| Thomasville Fire Department Thomasville · EMS | other | - |
| Tri-Community Fire Department Whatley | other | - |
| Westbend Fire Department Coffeeville | other | - |
| Winn Fire Department Jackson | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (42% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (42% volunteer).
3.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 182 roster).
Largest book: Jackson Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (67 of 182).
Photo-finish peer: Coles County, IL (+0 personnel).
Alabama volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,302
- Annual fires
- 28,900
- Volunteer %
- 51%
FAQ
Are Clarke County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Clarke County has a mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Clarke County, AL? ▼
Clarke County, AL has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #48 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Clarke County? ▼
Clarke County has 182 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 12% below the Alabama average.
Does Clarke County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Clarke County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Clarke County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.