County profile
Sumter County, FL 5 departments
56 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Sumter County · #52 of 67 in-state.
Sumter County, FL reports a light HIFLD roster (56 personnel, 5 departments); #52 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #52 of 67 in Florida
- 3.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 70% of roster in Sumter County Fire and Rescue
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sumter County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter County Fire and Rescue Lake Panasoffkee · EMS | other | - |
| Sumter County Fire and Rescue Bushnell · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Sumter County Fire and Rescue Oxford · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| The Villages The Villages · EMS | other | - |
| Villages Department of Public Safety The Villages · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (56 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
3.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 56 roster).
Largest book: Sumter County Fire and Rescue holds 70% of county personnel (39 of 56).
Photo-finish peer: Woodruff County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sumter County? ▼
Sumter County has 56 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 61% below the Florida average.
How many fire departments are in Sumter County, FL? ▼
Sumter County, FL has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sumter County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Sumter County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Sumter County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Sumter 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 Sumter County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.