Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Columbia Fire Department

Columbia, TN · Maury County

Columbia Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Columbia, TN (Maury County), with 5 stations and 91 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

91
Total personnel
5
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+279%
above TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
95th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Columbia, TN
FDID
60313

Staffing vs the Tennessee average

How Columbia Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 95% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 279% above the state average
Stations
5
State fire deaths/yr
115
TN departments
921

What This Data Tells You About Columbia Fire Department

Columbia Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Columbia, within Maury County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 91 total personnel, 5 stations, 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. Columbia Fire Department runs 279% 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 Columbia Fire Department have?

Columbia Fire Department has 91 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 279% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.

Does Columbia Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Columbia Fire Department operate?

Columbia Fire Department operates 5 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Columbia Fire Department?

Columbia Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Maury County, TN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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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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.