County profile
Suwannee County, FL 12 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 12 HIFLD departments in Suwannee County (Florida) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Suwannee County, FL leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 12; 102 personnel); #39 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #39 of 67 in Florida
- 8.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Live Oak Fire Department
- 7 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Suwannee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Branford Volunteer Fire Department Branford | volunteer | 15 |
| Dowling Park Volunteer Fire Department Live Oak · EMS | other | - |
| Falmouth Fire Rescue Live Oak · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Live Oak Fire Department Live Oak | career | 30 |
| Luraville Volunteer Fire Department Live Oak | other | - |
| McAlpin Volunteer Fire Department Mc Alpin · EMS | other | - |
| O Brien Volunteer Fire Department O Brien · EMS | other | - |
| Ranchetts Volunteer Fire Department Lake City · EMS | other | - |
| Stagecoach Volunteer Fire Department Live Oak | other | - |
| Suwannee County Fire Department Live Oak · EMS | career | 12 |
| Suwannee County Fire Rescue Mc Alpin · EMS | other | - |
| Wellborn Volunteer Fire Department Wellborn | volunteer | 29 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
8.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 102 roster).
Largest book: Live Oak Fire Department holds 29% of county personnel (30 of 102).
Photo-finish peer: Archuleta County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Suwannee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Suwannee County has a mix: 2 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Suwannee County, FL? ▼
Suwannee County, FL has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #39 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Suwannee County? ▼
Suwannee County has 102 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 68% below the Florida average.
Does Suwannee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Suwannee County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Suwannee County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.