County profile
Limestone County, AL 12 departments
220 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Limestone County · #33 of 67 in-state.
Limestone County, AL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (220 personnel across 12 departments) - #33 of 67 in-state; mix 1/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #33 of 67 in Alabama
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Piney Chapel Fire Department
- 12 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Limestone County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ardmore Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Ardmore · EMS | other | - |
| Athens Fire and Rescue Athens · EMS | career | 37 |
| East Limestone Volunteer Fire Department Athens · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Elkmont Volunteer Fire Department Elkmont · EMS | other | - |
| Good Springs Volunteer Fire Department Anderson · EMS | other | - |
| Owens Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Athens · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Piney Chapel Fire Department Athens · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department Athens · EMS | other | - |
| Segers Fire and Rescue Madison · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| South Limestone Volunteer Fire Department Tanner · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Tanner Volunteer Fire Department Athens · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| West Limestone Volunteer Fire Department Lester · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (220 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 220 roster).
Largest book: Piney Chapel Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (48 of 220).
Photo-finish peer: Kings County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Limestone County? ▼
Limestone County has 220 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 6% above the Alabama average.
How many fire departments are in Limestone County, AL? ▼
Limestone County, AL has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
Are Limestone County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Limestone County has a mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Limestone County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Limestone 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 Limestone County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.