County profile
Dickson County, TN 11 departments
Volunteer share 91% across 11 HIFLD departments in Dickson County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Dickson County, TN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (91% of 11 departments; 283 personnel), #20 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #20 of 95 in Tennessee
- 4.59 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Cumberland Furnace Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dickson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Fire Department Burns | volunteer | 42 |
| City of Charlotte Volunteer Fire Department Charlotte | volunteer | 17 |
| City of Dickson Fire Department Dickson · EMS | other | - |
| Claylick Volunteer Fire Department White Bluff | volunteer | 25 |
| Cumberland Furnace Volunteer Fire Department Cumberland Furnace | volunteer | 44 |
| Dickson County Rescue Squad Dickson · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Harpeth Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Charlotte | volunteer | 37 |
| Sylvia-Yellow Creek Fire Department Dickson | volunteer | 21 |
| Tennessee City Volunteer Fire Department Dickson | volunteer | 28 |
| Vanleer Volunteer Fire Department Vanleer | volunteer | 20 |
| White Bluff Volunteer Fire Department White Bluff · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (91% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (91% volunteer).
4.59 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 283 roster).
Largest book: Cumberland Furnace Volunteer Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (44 of 283).
Photo-finish peer: Lowndes County, GA (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Dickson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Dickson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Dickson County, TN? ▼
Dickson County, TN has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Dickson County? ▼
Dickson County has 283 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 8% above the Tennessee average.
Does Dickson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Dickson 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 Dickson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.