County profile
Williamson County, TN 10 departments
494 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Williamson County · #5 of 95 in-state.
Williamson County, TN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (494 personnel across 10 departments) - #5 of 95 in-state; mix 2/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 95 in Tennessee
- 4.25 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Franklin Fire Department
- 9 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Williamson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arrington Volunteer Fire Department Arrington · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Bethesda-Flat Creek Volunteer Fire Department Thompsons Station · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Bethesda/Flat Creek Volunteer Fire Department College Grove · EMS | other | - |
| Brentwood Fire Department Brentwood · EMS | career | 57 |
| College Grove Fire Department College Grove · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Fairview Fire Department Fairview · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
| Franklin Fire Department Franklin · EMS | career | 139 |
| Nolensville Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Nolensville | volunteer | 30 |
| Peytonsville Volunteer Fire Department Thompsons Station · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Williamson County Rescue Squad Franklin · EMS | volunteer | 85 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (494 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
4.25 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 494 roster).
Largest book: Franklin Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (139 of 494).
Photo-finish peer: Boone County, MO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Williamson County? ▼
Williamson County has 494 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 49, which is 104% above the Tennessee average.
How many fire departments are in Williamson County, TN? ▼
Williamson County, TN has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
Are Williamson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in Williamson County are volunteer.
Does Williamson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Williamson 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 Williamson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.