County profile
Lee County, AL 10 departments
374 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Lee County · #18 of 67 in-state.
Lee County, AL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (374 personnel across 10 departments) - #18 of 67 in-state; mix 2/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 67 in Alabama
- 7.75 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Lee Chambers Fire Department
- 7 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Fire Department Auburn · EMS | career | 40 |
| Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department Opelika · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Farmville Volunteer Fire Department Waverly · EMS | other | 13 |
| Friendship Fire Fighter Association Smiths · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Lee Chambers Fire Department Salem | other | - |
| Lee Chambers Fire Department Valley · EMS | volunteer | 133 |
| Opelika Fire and Rescue Opelika · EMS | career | 69 |
| Plainview Volunteer Fire Department Opelika | volunteer | 11 |
| Salem Volunteer Fire Department Salem | volunteer | 18 |
| Southwest Lee County Fire Protection Authority Auburn · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (374 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
7.75 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (29 stations / 374 roster).
Largest book: Lee Chambers Fire Department holds 36% of county personnel (133 of 374).
Photo-finish peer: Lapeer County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lee County? ▼
Lee County has 374 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 118% above the Alabama average.
How many fire departments are in Lee County, AL? ▼
Lee County, AL has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 10 departments (60%) in Lee County are volunteer.
Does Lee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Lee 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 Lee County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.