Jackson Fire Department
Jackson, AL · Clarke County
Jackson Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Jackson, AL (Clarke County), with 2 stations and 67 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 67
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 738 AL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Jackson, AL
- County
- Clarke County
- FDID
- 01601
Staffing vs the Alabama average
How Jackson Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 97% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 84
- AL departments
- 1,302
What This Data Tells You About Jackson Fire Department
Jackson Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Jackson, within Clarke County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 67 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Jackson Fire Department runs 294% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Jackson Fire Department have? ▼
Jackson Fire Department has 67 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 294% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.
Does Jackson Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Jackson Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Jackson Fire Department operate? ▼
Jackson Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Jackson Fire Department? ▼
Jackson Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Clarke 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.
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