County profile
Grainger County, TN 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Grainger County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Grainger County, TN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 116 personnel), #73 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #73 of 95 in Tennessee
- 4.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Washburn Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grainger County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Station Volunteer Fire Department Bean Station · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Blaine Volunteer Fire Department Blaine | other | - |
| Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department Rutledge | volunteer | 25 |
| Thorn Hill Volunteer Fire Department Thorn Hill | volunteer | 20 |
| Washburn Volunteer Fire Department Washburn | volunteer | 46 |
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).
4.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 116 roster).
Largest book: Washburn Volunteer Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (46 of 116).
Photo-finish peer: Blaine County, ID (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Grainger County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Grainger County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Grainger County, TN? ▼
Grainger County, TN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #73 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Grainger County? ▼
Grainger County has 116 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 4% below the Tennessee average.
Does Grainger County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Grainger 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 Grainger County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.