County profile
Shelby County, TN 11 departments
2,366 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Shelby County · #1 of 95 in-state.
Shelby County, TN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,366 personnel across 11 departments) - #1 of 95 in-state; mix 7/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 95 in Tennessee
- 3.51 stations per 100 personnel
- 76% of roster in City of Memphis Division of Fire
- 8 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Shelby County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Fire Department Arlington · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| City of Bartlett Fire Department Bartlett · EMS | career | 108 |
| City of Memphis Division of Fire Memphis · EMS | career | 1,808 |
| Collierville Fire and Rescue Collierville · EMS | career | 82 |
| Germantown Fire Department Germantown · EMS | career | 94 |
| Memphis Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Bureau Memphis · EMS | other | - |
| Memphis Refinery Fire Department Memphis | other | - |
| Millington Fire Department Millington | career | 80 |
| Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation Memphis | career | 15 |
| Shelby County Fire Department Lakeland · EMS | other | - |
| Shelby County Fire Department Memphis · EMS | career | 144 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,366 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 7 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (9% volunteer).
3.51 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (83 stations / 2,366 roster).
Largest book: City of Memphis Division of Fire holds 76% of county personnel (1,808 of 2,366).
Photo-finish peer: Oakland County, MI (+12 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Shelby County? ▼
Shelby County has 2,366 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 215, which is 796% above the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Shelby County, TN? ▼
Shelby County, TN has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 7 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Shelby County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 7 of 11 departments (64%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Shelby County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Shelby County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Shelby County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.