County profile
Hawkins County, TN 16 departments
406 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Hawkins County · #8 of 95 in-state.
Hawkins County, TN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (406 personnel across 16 departments) - #8 of 95 in-state; mix 0/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 95 in Tennessee
- 5.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department
- 16 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hawkins County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (406 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
5.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 406 roster).
Largest book: Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (55 of 406).
Photo-finish peer: Henry County, IL (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hawkins County? ▼
Hawkins County has 406 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 4% above the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Hawkins County, TN? ▼
Hawkins County, TN has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hawkins County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 16 departments (75%) in Hawkins County are volunteer.
Does Hawkins County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Hawkins County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Hawkins County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.