County profile
Elmore County, AL 21 departments
450 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Elmore County · #13 of 67 in-state.
Elmore County, AL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (450 personnel across 21 departments) - #13 of 67 in-state; mix 0/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 67 in Alabama
- 5.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Millbrook Fire Department
- 11 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Elmore County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (450 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 450 roster).
Largest book: Millbrook Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (85 of 450).
Photo-finish peer: San Luis Obispo County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Elmore County? ▼
Elmore County has 450 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 24% above the Alabama average.
How many fire departments are in Elmore County, AL? ▼
Elmore County, AL has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
Are Elmore County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 21 departments (71%) in Elmore County are volunteer.
Does Elmore County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Elmore County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Elmore County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.