County profile
Washington County, TN 8 departments
361 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Washington County · #12 of 95 in-state.
Washington County, TN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (361 personnel across 8 departments) - #12 of 95 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 95 in Tennessee
- 4.16 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in City of Johnson City Fire Department
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Johnson City Fire Department Johnson City · EMS | career | 113 |
| Embreeville Volunteer Fire Department Erwin | volunteer | 20 |
| Fall Branch Volunteer Fire Department Fall Branch · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Gray Volunteer Fire Department Gray · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Jonesborough Fire Department Jonesborough | volunteer | 19 |
| Limestone Volunteer Fire Department Limestone · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Nolichuckey Valley Volunteer Fire Department Chuckey · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Sulphur Springs Volunteer Fire Department Jonesborough · EMS | volunteer | 59 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (361 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
4.16 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 361 roster).
Largest book: City of Johnson City Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (113 of 361).
Photo-finish peer: Patrick County, VA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 361 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 45, which is 88% above the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, TN? ▼
Washington County, TN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Washington County are volunteer.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.