County profile
Blount County, TN 7 departments
Volunteer share 43% across 7 HIFLD departments in Blount County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Blount County, TN leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 43% of 7; 225 personnel); #32 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #32 of 95 in Tennessee
- 7.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in City of Maryville Fire Department
- 5 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Blount County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| 134th Ces/Cef Tennessee Air National Guard-Dod Louisville | career | 24 |
| Alcoa Fire Department Alcoa · EMS | career | 46 |
| Blount County Fire Protection District Louisville | other | - |
| Blount County Fire Protection District Maryville · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| City of Maryville Fire Department Maryville · EMS | career | 63 |
| Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department Friendsville · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department Townsend · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (43% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
7.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 225 roster).
Largest book: City of Maryville Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (63 of 225).
Photo-finish peer: Montgomery County, IL (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Blount County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Blount County has a mix: 3 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Blount County, TN? ▼
Blount County, TN has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Blount County? ▼
Blount County has 225 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 33% above the Tennessee average.
Does Blount County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Blount County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Blount County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.