County profile
Van Buren County, TN 5 departments
61 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Van Buren County · #85 of 95 in-state.
Van Buren County, TN reports a light HIFLD roster (61 personnel, 5 departments); #85 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #85 of 95 in Tennessee
- 8.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 41% of roster in Piney Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Van Buren County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Fire Department Bone Cave | volunteer | 18 |
| Fall Creek Falls Volunteer Fire Department Spencer | volunteer | 18 |
| Piney Volunteer Fire Department Spencer | volunteer | 25 |
| Rocky River Volunteer Fire Department Rock Island | other | - |
| Spencer Fire and Rescue Spencer · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (61 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
8.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 61 roster).
Largest book: Piney Volunteer Fire Department holds 41% of county personnel (25 of 61).
Photo-finish peer: Holmes County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Van Buren County? ▼
Van Buren County has 61 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 50% below the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Van Buren County, TN? ▼
Van Buren County, TN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #85 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Van Buren County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Van Buren County are volunteer.
Does Van Buren County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.