County profile
Wilson County, TN 5 departments
Volunteer share 20% across 5 HIFLD departments in Wilson County (Tennessee) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Wilson County, TN leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 20% of 5; 178 personnel); #50 of 95 in-state.
- Personnel rank #50 of 95 in Tennessee
- 5.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 65% of roster in Wilson Emergency Management Agency
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 921 Tennessee departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wilson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Fire Department Lebanon · EMS | career | 42 |
| Nashville Superspeedway Lebanon | other | - |
| Watertown Volunteer Fire Department Watertown | volunteer | 21 |
| Wilson Emergency Management Agency Watertown · EMS | other | - |
| Wilson Emergency Management Agency Lebanon · EMS | career | 115 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (20% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
5.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 178 roster).
Largest book: Wilson Emergency Management Agency holds 65% of county personnel (115 of 178).
Photo-finish peer: Merced County, CA (+0 personnel).
Tennessee volunteer context
- State departments
- 921
- Annual fires
- 47,400
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Wilson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Wilson County has a mix: 2 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Wilson County, TN? ▼
Wilson County, TN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #50 of 95 among Tennessee counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Wilson County? ▼
Wilson County has 178 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 50% above the Tennessee average.
Does Wilson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Wilson County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Wilson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.