County profile
Anderson County, TN 12 departments
319 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Anderson County · #15 of 95 in-state.
Anderson County, TN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (319 personnel across 12 departments) - #15 of 95 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 95 in Tennessee
- 4.39 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Andersonville Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Anderson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Andersonville Volunteer Fire Department Andersonville · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Andersonville Volunteer Fire Department Heiskell | other | - |
| Briceville Volunteer Fire Department Briceville | other | - |
| City of Oak Ridge Fire Department Oak Ridge · EMS | career | 49 |
| Claxton Volunteer Fire Department Powell | volunteer | 34 |
| Clinton Fire Department Clinton | volunteer | 41 |
| Lake City Fire Department Lake City | volunteer | 20 |
| Marlow Volunteer Fire Department - Donovan Station Oliver Springs · EMS | other | - |
| Marlow Volunteer Fire Department - Marlow Station Clinton · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Medford Volunteer Fire Department Lake City | volunteer | 40 |
| Norris Fire Department Norris · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Y-12 Fire Department Oak Ridge · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (319 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (58% volunteer).
4.39 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 319 roster).
Largest book: Andersonville Volunteer Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (60 of 319).
Photo-finish peer: Potter County, TX (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Anderson County? ▼
Anderson County has 319 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 13% above the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Anderson County, TN? ▼
Anderson County, TN has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Anderson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 12 departments (58%) in Anderson County are volunteer.
Does Anderson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Anderson 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 Anderson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.