Career (Paid) EMS Provider

PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE

Birmingham, AL · Jefferson County

PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE is a Career (Paid) department serving Birmingham, AL (Jefferson County), with 1 station and 16 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

16
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-6%
below AL avg personnel
(17/dept)
15th
percentile by size
of 738 AL depts
16
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Birmingham, AL
FDID
00163

Staffing vs the Alabama average

How PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 15% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 6% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
84
AL departments
1,302

What This Data Tells You About PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE

PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE operates as a Career (Paid) department in Birmingham, within Jefferson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 16 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. PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE runs 6% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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 PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE have?

PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE has 16 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 6% below the Alabama average of 17 per department.

Does PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE provide EMS services?

Yes, PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE operate?

PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE?

PEMCO AEROPLEX FIRE CRASH RESCUE is a Career (Paid) department serving Jefferson 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.