Jacksonville Fire Department
Jacksonville, AL · Calhoun County
Jacksonville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Jacksonville, AL (Calhoun County), with 1 station and 31 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 31
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 738 AL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Jacksonville, AL
- County
- Calhoun County
- FDID
- 01102
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-09206 | $190,476.19 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-02781 | $208,143 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-01881 | $180,952 |
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00554 | $313,125 |
| 2009 | EMW2008FF01279 | $-310,457 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Alabama average
How Jacksonville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 75% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 84
- AL departments
- 1,302
What This Data Tells You About Jacksonville Fire Department
Jacksonville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Jacksonville, within Calhoun County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 31 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Jacksonville Fire Department runs 82% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Jacksonville Fire Department has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $582,239.19 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 Jacksonville Fire Department have? ▼
Jacksonville Fire Department has 31 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 82% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.
Does Jacksonville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Jacksonville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Jacksonville Fire Department operate? ▼
Jacksonville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Jacksonville Fire Department? ▼
Jacksonville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Calhoun County, AL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Jacksonville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Jacksonville Fire Department has received 5 FEMA grants totaling $582,239.19 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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