County profile
Lake County, TN 2 departments
27 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Lake County · #90 of 95 in-state.
Lake County, TN reports a light HIFLD roster (27 personnel, 2 departments); #90 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #90 of 95 in Tennessee
- 100% of roster in Tiptonville Fire Department
- 1 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lake County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgely Fire Department Ridgely · EMS | other | - |
| Tiptonville Fire Department Tiptonville | volunteer | 27 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (27 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
Largest book: Tiptonville Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (27 of 27).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lake County? ▼
Lake County has 27 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 42% below the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Lake County, TN? ▼
Lake County, TN has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #90 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lake County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lake County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lake County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Lake County provide EMS services.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Lake County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.