County profile
Morgan County, AL 25 departments
625 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Morgan County · #6 of 67 in-state.
Morgan County, AL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (625 personnel across 25 departments) - #6 of 67 in-state; mix 1/17/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 67 in Alabama
- 5.60 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Decatur Fire and Rescue
- 24 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Morgan County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (625 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 17 volunteer, 0 combination (68% volunteer).
5.60 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (35 stations / 625 roster).
Largest book: Decatur Fire and Rescue holds 18% of county personnel (112 of 625).
Photo-finish peer: Whatcom County, WA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Morgan County? ▼
Morgan County has 625 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 47% above the Alabama average.
How many fire departments are in Morgan County, AL? ▼
Morgan County, AL has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 17 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
Are Morgan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 17 of 25 departments (68%) in Morgan County are volunteer.
Does Morgan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 32 departments in Morgan 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 Morgan County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.