Volunteer

HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Scottsboro, AL · Jackson County

HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Scottsboro, AL (Jackson 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
-12%
below AL avg personnel
(17/dept)
10th
percentile by size
of 738 AL depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Scottsboro, AL
FDID
03918

Staffing vs the Alabama average

How HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 10% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 12% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
84
AL departments
1,302

What This Data Tells You About HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Scottsboro, within Jackson 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, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. HYTOP 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.

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. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 15 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% below the Alabama average of 17 per department.

Does HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

HYTOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Jackson County, AL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Alabama?

Alabama has 1,302 fire departments with 22,091 total personnel. 51% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

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.