Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department
Double Springs, AL · Winston County
Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Double Springs, AL (Winston County), with 1 station and 20 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 20
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 738 AL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Double Springs, AL
- County
- Winston County
- FDID
- 06705
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FV-0306 | $190,000 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Alabama average
How Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 30% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 84
- AL departments
- 1,302
What This Data Tells You About Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department
Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Double Springs, within Winston County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 20 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department runs 18% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $190,000 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 Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 18% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.
Does Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Winston County, AL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Ashridge Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $190,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.
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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