County profile
Sumner County, TN 15 departments
399 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Sumner County · #9 of 95 in-state.
Sumner County, TN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (399 personnel across 15 departments) - #9 of 95 in-state; mix 2/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 95 in Tennessee
- 5.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Hendersonville Fire Department
- 7 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sumner County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (399 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
5.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 399 roster).
Largest book: Hendersonville Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (85 of 399).
Photo-finish peer: Wright County, MN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sumner County? ▼
Sumner County has 399 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 13% above the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Sumner County, TN? ▼
Sumner County, TN has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sumner County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 15 departments (73%) in Sumner County are volunteer.
Does Sumner County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Sumner 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 Sumner County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.