County profile
Winston County, AL 11 departments
Volunteer share 91% across 11 HIFLD departments in Winston County (Alabama) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Winston County, AL is volunteer-led in HIFLD (91% of 11 departments; 244 personnel), #35 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 67 in Alabama
- 5.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Haleyville Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,302 Alabama departments statewide
Fire Departments in Winston County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Volunteer Fire Department Addison | other | - |
| Arley Volunteer Fire Department Arley · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department Double Springs | volunteer | 20 |
| Black Pond Fire Department Double Springs | volunteer | 26 |
| Delmar Fire Department Haleyville · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Double Springs Fire Department Double Springs · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Haleyville Volunteer Fire Department Haleyville · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Helicon Fire Department Arley | volunteer | 37 |
| Houston Volunteer Fire Department Houston · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Lynn Volunteer Fire Department Lynn · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Pebble Volunteer Fire Department Haleyville | volunteer | 27 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (91% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (91% volunteer).
5.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 244 roster).
Largest book: Haleyville Volunteer Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (37 of 244).
Photo-finish peer: Lonoke County, AR (+0 personnel).
Alabama volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,302
- Annual fires
- 28,900
- Volunteer %
- 51%
FAQ
Are Winston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Winston County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Winston County, AL? ▼
Winston County, AL has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 67 among Alabama counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Winston County? ▼
Winston County has 244 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 29% above the Alabama average.
Does Winston County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Winston County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Winston County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.