Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department
Billingsley, AL · Autauga County
Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Billingsley, AL (Autauga County), with 1 station and 15 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 15
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 738 AL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Billingsley, AL
- County
- Autauga County
- FDID
- 00403
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-03212 | $218,228.57 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-02166 | $28,924 |
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 Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 10% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 84
- AL departments
- 1,302
What This Data Tells You About Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department
Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Billingsley, within Autauga County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 15 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. Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department runs 12% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $247,152.57 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 Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department has 15 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% below the Alabama average of 17 per department.
Does Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Autauga County, AL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $247,152.57 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
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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