Volunteer EMS Provider

Ashland City Fire Department

Ashland City, TN · Cheatham County

Ashland City Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ashland City, TN (Cheatham County), with 1 station and 32 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

32
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+33%
above TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
66th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
32
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Ashland City, TN
FDID
11121

Staffing vs the Tennessee average

How Ashland City Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 66% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 33% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
TN departments
921

What This Data Tells You About Ashland City Fire Department

Ashland City Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Ashland City, within Cheatham County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 32 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. Ashland City Fire Department runs 33% 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 Ashland City Fire Department have?

Ashland City Fire Department has 32 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.

Does Ashland City Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Ashland City Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Ashland City Fire Department operate?

Ashland City Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Ashland City Fire Department?

Ashland City Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Cheatham 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.

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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.