County profile
Hamblen County, TN 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Hamblen County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hamblen County, TN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 180 personnel), #47 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #47 of 95 in Tennessee
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Morristown Fire Department
- 5 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hamblen County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| East Hamblen County Volunteer Fire Department Russellville | volunteer | 21 |
| Morristown Fire Department Morristown | career | 67 |
| North Hamblen County Volunteer Fire Department Morristown | volunteer | 32 |
| South Hamblen County Volunteer Fire Department Morristown | volunteer | 18 |
| West Hamblen County Volunteer Fire Department Talbott | volunteer | 42 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 180 roster).
Largest book: Morristown Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (67 of 180).
Photo-finish peer: Columbia County, AR (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Hamblen County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Hamblen County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Hamblen County, TN? ▼
Hamblen County, TN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #47 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hamblen County? ▼
Hamblen County has 180 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 50% above the Tennessee average.
Does Hamblen County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Hamblen 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 Hamblen County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.