County profile
Gibson County, TN 12 departments
Volunteer share 42% across 12 HIFLD departments in Gibson County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Gibson County, TN leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 42% of 12; 226 personnel); #31 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #31 of 95 in Tennessee
- 5.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Humboldt Fire Department
- 5 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Gibson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Volunteer Fire Department Bradford · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Dyer Volunteer Fire Department Dyer | volunteer | 28 |
| Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department Humboldt | volunteer | 28 |
| Gibson City Volunteer Fire Department Gibson | other | - |
| Gibson County Fire Department Milan | other | - |
| Humboldt Fire Department Humboldt | career | 35 |
| Medina Fire Department Medina · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Milan Army Ammunition Plant Fire and Emergency Medical Service-Dod Milan · EMS | career | 13 |
| Milan Fire Department Milan · EMS | career | 28 |
| Rutherford Fire Department Rutherford | volunteer | 20 |
| Trenton Fire Department Trenton | career | 25 |
| Yorkville Fire Department Newbern · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (42% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (42% volunteer).
5.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 226 roster).
Largest book: Humboldt Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (35 of 226).
Photo-finish peer: Pickens County, AL (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Gibson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Gibson County has a mix: 4 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Gibson County, TN? ▼
Gibson County, TN has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #31 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Gibson County? ▼
Gibson County has 226 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 21% below the Tennessee average.
Does Gibson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Gibson 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 Gibson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.