County profile
Tuscaloosa County, AL 28 departments
602 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Tuscaloosa County · #7 of 67 in-state.
Tuscaloosa County, AL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (602 personnel across 28 departments) - #7 of 67 in-state; mix 2/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 67 in Alabama
- 4.98 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue
- 12 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tuscaloosa County
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Roster-weight lane (602 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (39% volunteer).
4.98 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (30 stations / 602 roster).
Largest book: Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue holds 37% of county personnel (220 of 602).
Photo-finish peer: Monroe County, MI (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tuscaloosa County? ▼
Tuscaloosa County has 602 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 29% above the Alabama average.
How many fire departments are in Tuscaloosa County, AL? ▼
Tuscaloosa County, AL has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tuscaloosa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Tuscaloosa County has a mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Tuscaloosa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.