Greeneville Fire Department
Greeneville, TN · Greene County
Greeneville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Greeneville, TN (Greene County), with 4 stations and 56 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 56
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(24/dept)
of 549 TN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Greeneville, TN
- County
- Greene County
- FDID
- 30363
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-04523 | $609,584.76 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-02004 | $196,876.74 |
| 2011 | EMW2010FH01041 | $-1,173,699 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FH-0104 | $1,173,699 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Tennessee average
How Greeneville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 89% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- TN departments
- 921
What This Data Tells You About Greeneville Fire Department
Greeneville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Greeneville, within Greene County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 56 total personnel, 4 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. Greeneville Fire Department runs 133% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Greeneville Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $806,461.5 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 Greeneville Fire Department have? ▼
Greeneville Fire Department has 56 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 133% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.
Does Greeneville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Greeneville Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Greeneville Fire Department operate? ▼
Greeneville Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Greeneville Fire Department? ▼
Greeneville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Greene County, TN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Greeneville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Greeneville Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $806,461.5 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
How many fire departments are in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee has 921 fire departments with 22,125 total personnel. 52% are volunteer departments.
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