County profile
Jefferson County, TN 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Jefferson County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Jefferson County, TN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 206 personnel), #37 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #37 of 95 in Tennessee
- 3.40 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Jefferson City Fire Department
- 4 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baneberry Volunteer Fire Department Baneberry | other | - |
| Chestnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department Dandridge | volunteer | 30 |
| Dandridge Volunteer Fire Department Dandridge | volunteer | 29 |
| Jefferson City Fire Department Jefferson City · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Kansas Talbott Volunteer Fire Department Talbott · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Lakeway Central Volunteer Fire Department Jefferson City | volunteer | 22 |
| New Market Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Team New Market · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| White Pine Volunteer Fire Department White Pine · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
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).
3.40 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 206 roster).
Largest book: Jefferson City Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (40 of 206).
Photo-finish peer: Dickinson County, KS (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Jefferson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, TN? ▼
Jefferson County, TN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #37 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 206 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 8% above the Tennessee average.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.