County profile
Obion County, TN 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Obion County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Obion County, TN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 183 personnel), #46 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #46 of 95 in Tennessee
- 4.37 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Union City Fire Department
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Obion County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Hornbeak Volunteer Fire Department Hornbeak | volunteer | 25 |
| Kenton Fire Department Kenton | volunteer | 20 |
| Obion Fire Department Obion | volunteer | 20 |
| Rives Volunteer Fire Department Rives · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Samburg - Reelfoot Volunteer Fire Department Hornbeak · EMS | other | - |
| South Fulton Fire Department South Fulton | volunteer | 25 |
| Troy Fire Department Troy | volunteer | 30 |
| Union City Fire Department Union City · EMS | career | 42 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.37 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 183 roster).
Largest book: Union City Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (42 of 183).
Photo-finish peer: Gadsden County, FL (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Obion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Obion County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Obion County, TN? ▼
Obion County, TN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #46 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Obion County? ▼
Obion County has 183 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 4% below the Tennessee average.
Does Obion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Obion 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 Obion County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.