County profile
Hamilton County, TN 21 departments
845 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Hamilton County · #3 of 95 in-state.
Hamilton County, TN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (845 personnel across 21 departments) - #3 of 95 in-state; mix 3/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 95 in Tennessee
- 4.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Chattanooga Fire Department
- 12 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hamilton County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (845 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
4.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (41 stations / 845 roster).
Largest book: Chattanooga Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (400 of 845).
Photo-finish peer: Kenton County, KY (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hamilton County? ▼
Hamilton County has 845 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 40, which is 67% above the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Hamilton County, TN? ▼
Hamilton County, TN has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hamilton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hamilton County has a mix: 3 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Hamilton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Hamilton County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Hamilton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.