Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Albertville Fire and Rescue

Albertville, AL · Marshall County

Albertville Fire and Rescue is a Career (Paid) department serving Albertville, AL (Marshall County), with 3 stations and 39 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

39
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+129%
above AL avg personnel
(17/dept)
86th
percentile by size
of 738 AL depts
13
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Albertville, AL
FDID
05001

Staffing vs the Alabama average

How Albertville Fire and Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 86% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 129% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
84
AL departments
1,302

What This Data Tells You About Albertville Fire and Rescue

Albertville Fire and Rescue operates as a Career (Paid) department in Albertville, within Marshall County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 39 total personnel, 3 stations, 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. Albertville Fire and Rescue runs 129% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Albertville Fire and Rescue have?

Albertville Fire and Rescue has 39 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 129% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.

Does Albertville Fire and Rescue provide EMS services?

Yes, Albertville Fire and Rescue provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Albertville Fire and Rescue operate?

Albertville Fire and Rescue operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Albertville Fire and Rescue?

Albertville Fire and Rescue is a Career (Paid) department serving Marshall County, AL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in Alabama?

Alabama has 1,302 fire departments with 22,091 total personnel. 51% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.