County profile
Leon County, FL 6 departments
321 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Leon County · #22 of 67 in-state.
Leon County, FL carries a heavy HIFLD roster (321 personnel across 6 departments) - #22 of 67 in-state; mix 1/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #22 of 67 in Florida
- 5.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 83% of roster in Tallahassee City Fire Department
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Leon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Chires-Capitola Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Tallahassee · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Lake Iamonia Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Tallahassee · EMS | other | - |
| Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Tallahassee · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Lake Talquin Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Tallahassee · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Tallahassee City Fire Department Tallahassee · EMS | career | 265 |
| Woodville Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Tallahassee · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (321 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (19 stations / 321 roster).
Largest book: Tallahassee City Fire Department holds 83% of county personnel (265 of 321).
Photo-finish peer: Monroe County, WI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Leon County? ▼
Leon County has 321 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 54, which is 93% above the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Leon County, FL? ▼
Leon County, FL has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Leon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Leon County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Leon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Leon 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 Leon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.