County profile
Franklin County, TN 15 departments
322 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Franklin County · #14 of 95 in-state.
Franklin County, TN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (322 personnel across 15 departments) - #14 of 95 in-state; mix 0/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 95 in Tennessee
- 5.28 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Franklin County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (322 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (87% volunteer).
5.28 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 322 roster).
Largest book: Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (42 of 322).
Photo-finish peer: Mesa County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Franklin County? ▼
Franklin County has 322 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 13% below the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Franklin County, TN? ▼
Franklin County, TN has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Franklin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 15 departments (87%) in Franklin County are volunteer.
Does Franklin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Franklin 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 Franklin County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.