Volunteer EMS Provider

Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski

Pulaski, TN · Giles County

Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski is a Volunteer department serving Pulaski, TN (Giles County), with 8 stations and 131 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

131
Total personnel
8
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+446%
above TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
97th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
16
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Pulaski, TN
FDID
28731

Staffing vs the Tennessee average

How Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 97% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 446% above the state average
Stations
8
State fire deaths/yr
115
TN departments
921

What This Data Tells You About Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski

Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski operates as a Volunteer department in Pulaski, within Giles County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 131 total personnel, 8 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. Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski runs 446% 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 Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski have?

Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski has 131 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 446% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.

Does Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski provide EMS services?

Yes, Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski operate?

Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski operates 8 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski?

Giles County Fire and Rescue Squad - Pulaski is a Volunteer department serving Giles 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.