Volunteer EMS Provider

Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department

Decherd, TN · Franklin County

Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Decherd, TN (Franklin County), with 1 station and 29 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

29
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+21%
above TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
58th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
29
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Decherd, TN
FDID
26851

Staffing vs the Tennessee average

How Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 58% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 21% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
TN departments
921

What This Data Tells You About Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department

Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Decherd, within Franklin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 29 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Tennessee has 921 registered fire departments and 22,125 total personnel, averaging roughly 24 staff per department. Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department runs 21% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 47,400 fires, 115 fire deaths, and 52% 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 Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department have?

Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 21% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.

Does Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department?

Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Franklin County, TN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 921 fire departments with 22,125 total personnel. 52% 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.