County profile
Cannon County, TN 9 departments
70 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Cannon County · #83 of 95 in-state.
Cannon County, TN reports a light HIFLD roster (70 personnel, 9 departments); #83 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #83 of 95 in Tennessee
- 4.29 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in Auburntown Volunteer Fire Department
- 9 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cannon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Auburntown Volunteer Fire Department Auburntown | volunteer | 35 |
| Bradyville Volunteer Fire Department Bradyville | other | - |
| Eastside Volunteer Fire Department Woodbury | other | - |
| Gassaway Volunteer Fire Department Liberty | other | - |
| Mid-Way Volunteer Fire Department Bradyville | other | - |
| Mooretown Volunteer Fire Department Woodbury | other | - |
| Short Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Woodbury | other | - |
| West Side Volunteer Fire Department Readyville | volunteer | 16 |
| Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department Woodbury | volunteer | 19 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (70 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
4.29 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 70 roster).
Largest book: Auburntown Volunteer Fire Department holds 50% of county personnel (35 of 70).
Photo-finish peer: Lee County, AR (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cannon County? ▼
Cannon County has 70 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 67% below the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Cannon County, TN? ▼
Cannon County, TN has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #83 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cannon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Cannon County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Cannon County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Cannon County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Cannon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.