County profile
Sullivan County, TN 15 departments
480 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Sullivan County · #6 of 95 in-state.
Sullivan County, TN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (480 personnel across 15 departments) - #6 of 95 in-state; mix 2/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 95 in Tennessee
- 3.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Kingsport Fire Department
- 12 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sullivan County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (480 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (53% volunteer).
3.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (19 stations / 480 roster).
Largest book: Kingsport Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (96 of 480).
Photo-finish peer: Ross County, OH (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sullivan County? ▼
Sullivan County has 480 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 33% above the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Sullivan County, TN? ▼
Sullivan County, TN has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sullivan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 15 departments (53%) in Sullivan County are volunteer.
Does Sullivan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.