Career (Paid) EMS Provider

MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE

Madison, AL · Madison County

MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE is a Career (Paid) department serving Madison, AL (Madison County), with 3 stations and 52 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

52
Total personnel
3
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+206%
above AL avg personnel
(17/dept)
94th
percentile by size
of 738 AL depts
17
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Madison, AL
FDID
04702

Staffing vs the Alabama average

How MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 94% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 206% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
84
AL departments
1,302

What This Data Tells You About MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE

MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE operates as a Career (Paid) department in Madison, within Madison County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 52 total personnel, 3 stations, 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. MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE runs 206% 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. 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 MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE have?

MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE has 52 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 206% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.

Does MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE provide EMS services?

Yes, MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE operate?

MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE?

MADISON FIRE AND RESCUE is a Career (Paid) department serving Madison County, AL. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in Alabama?

Alabama has 1,302 fire departments with 22,091 total personnel. 51% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

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.