County profile
Houston County, TN 3 departments
44 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Houston County · #88 of 95 in-state.
Houston County, TN reports a light HIFLD roster (44 personnel, 3 departments); #88 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #88 of 95 in Tennessee
- 4.55 stations per 100 personnel
- 59% of roster in Erin Fire Department
- 3 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Houston County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Erin Fire Department Erin | volunteer | 26 |
| Houston County Fire Department - Erin Station Erin | other | - |
| Tennessee Ridge Fire Department Tennessee Ridge | volunteer | 18 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (44 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.55 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 44 roster).
Largest book: Erin Fire Department holds 59% of county personnel (26 of 44).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Houston County? ▼
Houston County has 44 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 38% below the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Houston County, TN? ▼
Houston County, TN has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #88 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Houston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Houston County are volunteer.
Does Houston County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Houston 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 Houston County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.