County profile
Franklin County, FL 8 departments
25 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Franklin County · #61 of 67 in-state.
Franklin County, FL reports a light HIFLD roster (25 personnel, 8 departments); #61 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #61 of 67 in Florida
- 4.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Saint James / Lanark Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Franklin County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Point Volunteer Fire Department Panacea · EMS | other | - |
| Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department Apalachicola · EMS | other | - |
| Carrabelle Volunteer Fire Department Carrabelle | other | - |
| Dog Island Volunteer Fire Department Carrabelle | other | - |
| Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department Eastpoint | other | - |
| Saint George Island Volunteer Fire Department Eastpoint · EMS | other | - |
| Saint James / Lanark Volunteer Fire Department Carrabelle | volunteer | 25 |
| Saint Vincents National Wildlife Refuge Fire Department Apalachicola | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (25 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (13% volunteer).
4.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 25 roster).
Largest book: Saint James / Lanark Volunteer Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (25 of 25).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Franklin County? ▼
Franklin County has 25 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 3, which is 89% below the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Franklin County, FL? ▼
Franklin County, FL has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #61 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Franklin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Franklin County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Franklin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Franklin 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 Franklin County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.