County profile
Houston County, AL 18 departments
478 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Houston County · #11 of 67 in-state.
Houston County, AL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (478 personnel across 18 departments) - #11 of 67 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 67 in Alabama
- 4.18 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Dothan Fire Department
- 10 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Houston County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (478 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.18 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 478 roster).
Largest book: Dothan Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (175 of 478).
Photo-finish peer: Dorchester County, MD (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Houston County? ▼
Houston County has 478 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 59% above the Alabama average.
How many fire departments are in Houston County, AL? ▼
Houston County, AL has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
Are Houston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 18 departments (67%) in Houston County are volunteer.
Does Houston County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Houston 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 Houston County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.