County profile
Mobile County, AL 27 departments
413 HIFLD personnel across 27 departments in Mobile County · #2 of 67 in-state.
Mobile County, AL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (413 personnel across 27 departments) - #2 of 67 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 67 in Alabama
- 6.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Bayou LA Batre Volunteer Fire Department
- 21 of 27 depts provide EMS
- 27 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mobile County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (413 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
6.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 413 roster).
Largest book: Bayou LA Batre Volunteer Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (48 of 413).
Photo-finish peer: Ventura County, CA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mobile County? ▼
Mobile County has 413 total fire department personnel across 27 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 12% below the Alabama average.
How many fire departments are in Mobile County, AL? ▼
Mobile County, AL has 27 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mobile County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Mobile County has a mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Mobile County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 25 departments in Mobile 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 Mobile County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.