Alabama Fire College
Tuscaloosa, AL · Tuscaloosa County
Alabama Fire College is a fire department serving Tuscaloosa, AL (Tuscaloosa County), with personnel data not reported. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
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- Total personnel
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- Stations
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- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-07656 | $295,652.17 |
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-08687 | $431,304.34 |
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-08704 | $434,782.6 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-07257 | $243,478.26 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-19384 | $371,304.35 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-09241 | $383,478 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FZ-00121 | $434,764.74 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FZ-00022 | $436,305 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FZ00149 | $317,694 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FZ00137 | $255,737 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
What This Data Tells You About Alabama Fire College
Alabama Fire College operates as a fire department in Tuscaloosa, within Tuscaloosa County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Alabama has 1,302 registered fire departments and 22,091 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. The state records about 28,900 fires, 84 fire deaths, and 51% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Alabama Fire College has received 11 FEMA grants totaling $3,860,449.46 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Alabama Fire College have? ▼
Personnel data for Alabama Fire College is not available in the HIFLD database.
Does Alabama Fire College provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Alabama Fire College provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Alabama Fire College operate? ▼
Station count data for Alabama Fire College is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is Alabama Fire College? ▼
Alabama Fire College is a fire department serving Tuscaloosa County, AL.
Has Alabama Fire College received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Alabama Fire College has received 11 FEMA grants totaling $3,860,449.46 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in Alabama? ▼
Alabama has 1,302 fire departments with 22,091 total personnel. 51% are volunteer departments.
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