County profile
Decatur County, TN 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Decatur County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Decatur County, TN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 172 personnel), #52 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #52 of 95 in Tennessee
- 3.49 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Decatur County Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Decatur County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Parsons Fire Department Parsons · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Decatur County Volunteer Fire Department Decaturville | volunteer | 26 |
| Decatur County Volunteer Fire Department Parsons | volunteer | 55 |
| Decatur County Volunteer Fire Department Sugar Tree | volunteer | 15 |
| Division of Forestry - Parsons District Parsons | other | - |
| Hydro Volunteer Fire Department Holladay | other | - |
| Hydro Volunteer Fire Department Parsons | volunteer | 22 |
| Town of Decaturville City Fire Department Decaturville | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.49 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 172 roster).
Largest book: Decatur County Volunteer Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (55 of 172).
Photo-finish peer: Nassau County, FL (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Decatur County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Decatur County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Decatur County, TN? ▼
Decatur County, TN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Decatur County? ▼
Decatur County has 172 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 8% below the Tennessee average.
Does Decatur County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Decatur 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 Decatur County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.