County profile
Madison County, AL 23 departments
810 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Madison County · #3 of 67 in-state.
Madison County, AL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (810 personnel across 23 departments) - #3 of 67 in-state; mix 2/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 67 in Alabama
- 5.19 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Huntsville Fire and Rescue
- 6 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Madison County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (810 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (52% volunteer).
5.19 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (42 stations / 810 roster).
Largest book: Huntsville Fire and Rescue holds 42% of county personnel (344 of 810).
Photo-finish peer: Anchorage County, AK (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Madison County? ▼
Madison County has 810 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 106% above the Alabama average.
How many fire departments are in Madison County, AL? ▼
Madison County, AL has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
Are Madison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 23 departments (52%) in Madison County are volunteer.
Does Madison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Madison 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 Madison County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.