County profile
Tallapoosa County, AL 14 departments
332 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Tallapoosa County · #20 of 67 in-state.
Tallapoosa County, AL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (332 personnel across 14 departments) - #20 of 67 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 67 in Alabama
- 5.42 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Alexander City Fire Department
- 9 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tallapoosa County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (332 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
5.42 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 332 roster).
Largest book: Alexander City Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (52 of 332).
Photo-finish peer: Nevada County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tallapoosa County? ▼
Tallapoosa County has 332 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 41% above the Alabama average.
How many fire departments are in Tallapoosa County, AL? ▼
Tallapoosa County, AL has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tallapoosa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 14 departments (86%) in Tallapoosa County are volunteer.
Does Tallapoosa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.