Volunteer EMS Provider

Limestone Volunteer Fire Department

Limestone, TN · Washington County

Limestone Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Limestone, TN (Washington County), with 1 station and 60 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

60
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+150%
above TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
90th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
60
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Limestone, TN
FDID
90821

Staffing vs the Tennessee average

How Limestone Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 90% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 150% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
TN departments
921

What This Data Tells You About Limestone Volunteer Fire Department

Limestone Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Limestone, within Washington County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 60 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. Limestone Volunteer Fire Department runs 150% 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 Limestone Volunteer Fire Department have?

Limestone Volunteer Fire Department has 60 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 150% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.

Does Limestone Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Limestone Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Limestone Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Limestone Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Limestone Volunteer Fire Department?

Limestone Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Washington 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.