County profile
Giles County, TN 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Giles County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Giles County, TN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 205 personnel), #38 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #38 of 95 in Tennessee
- 5.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 64% of roster in Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Giles County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Elkton Fire Department Prospect | volunteer | 12 |
| Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski Pulaski · EMS | volunteer | 131 |
| Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Rose Hill Pulaski | other | - |
| Minor Hill Volunteer Fire Department Minor Hill · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Pulaski Fire Department Pulaski | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
5.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 205 roster).
Largest book: Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski holds 64% of county personnel (131 of 205).
Photo-finish peer: Mississippi County, AR (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Giles County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Giles County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Giles County, TN? ▼
Giles County, TN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #38 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Giles County? ▼
Giles County has 205 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 71% above the Tennessee average.
Does Giles County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Giles 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 Giles County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.