County profile
Jefferson County, AL 57 departments
2,311 HIFLD personnel across 57 departments in Jefferson County · #1 of 67 in-state.
Jefferson County, AL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,311 personnel across 57 departments) - #1 of 67 in-state; mix 16/27/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 67 in Alabama
- 4.63 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service
- 52 of 57 depts provide EMS
- 57 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,311 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 16 career, 27 volunteer, 0 combination (47% volunteer).
4.63 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (107 stations / 2,311 roster).
Largest book: Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service holds 31% of county personnel (709 of 2,311).
Photo-finish peer: Palm Beach County, FL (-7 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 2,311 total fire department personnel across 57 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 141% above the Alabama average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, AL? ▼
Jefferson County, AL has 57 fire departments with available federal data. 16 career, 27 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jefferson County has a mix: 16 career, 27 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 64 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.