LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE
Livingston, AL · Sumter County
LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE is a Volunteer department serving Livingston, AL (Sumter County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 24
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 738 AL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Livingston, AL
- County
- Sumter County
- FDID
- 13362
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-01474 | $350,000 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FV-00529 | $180,954 |
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 LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 49% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 84
- AL departments
- 1,302
What This Data Tells You About LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE
LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE operates as a Volunteer department in Livingston, within Sumter County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE runs 41% 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: LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $530,954 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. 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 LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE have? ▼
LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 41% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.
Does LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE operate? ▼
LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE? ▼
LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE is a Volunteer department serving Sumter County, AL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE received federal grants? ▼
Yes, LIVINGSTON FIRE AND RESCUE has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $530,954 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.