County profile
Grundy County, TN 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Grundy County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Grundy County, TN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 170 personnel), #54 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #54 of 95 in Tennessee
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Beersheba Springs Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grundy County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Altamont Volunteer Fire Department Altamont | volunteer | 27 |
| Beersheba Springs Volunteer Fire Department Beersheba Springs | volunteer | 56 |
| Coalmont Fire Department Coalmont | volunteer | 18 |
| Gruetli Laager Fire Department Gruetli Laager | volunteer | 26 |
| Monteagle Fire Department Monteagle | other | - |
| Palmer Fire and Rescue Palmer | volunteer | 14 |
| Pelham Valley Volunteer Fire Department Pelham | volunteer | 15 |
| Tracy City Fire and Rescue Tracy City · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (88% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 170 roster).
Largest book: Beersheba Springs Volunteer Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (56 of 170).
Photo-finish peer: Geneva County, AL (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Grundy County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Grundy County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Grundy County, TN? ▼
Grundy County, TN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #54 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Grundy County? ▼
Grundy County has 170 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 13% below the Tennessee average.
Does Grundy County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Grundy 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 Grundy County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.