Volunteer

Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department

Camden, TN · Benton County

Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Camden, TN (Benton County), with 2 stations and 35 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+46%
above TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
72th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Camden, TN
FDID
03851

Staffing vs the Tennessee average

How Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 72% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 46% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
115
TN departments
921

What This Data Tells You About Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department

Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Camden, within Benton County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department runs 46% 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 Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department have?

Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 46% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.

Does Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department?

Chalk Level Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Benton 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.