Volunteer

Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department

Dresden, TN · Weakley County

Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Dresden, TN (Weakley County), with 2 stations and 29 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

29
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+21%
above TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
58th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Dresden, TN
FDID
92831

Staffing vs the Tennessee average

How Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 58% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 21% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
115
TN departments
921

What This Data Tells You About Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department

Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Dresden, within Weakley County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 29 total personnel, 2 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. Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department runs 21% 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 Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department have?

Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 21% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.

Does Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department?

Latham - Dukedom Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Weakley 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.