Piperton Fire Department
Piperton, TN · Fayette County
Piperton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Piperton, TN (Fayette County), with 1 station and 19 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 19
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(24/dept)
of 549 TN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Piperton, TN
- County
- Fayette County
- FDID
- 24151
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-04285 | $315,600 |
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-04930 | $74,676.66 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Tennessee average
How Piperton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 23% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- TN departments
- 921
What This Data Tells You About Piperton Fire Department
Piperton Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Piperton, within Fayette County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 19 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. Piperton Fire Department runs 21% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Piperton Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $390,276.66 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Piperton Fire Department have? ▼
Piperton Fire Department has 19 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 21% below the Tennessee average of 24 per department.
Does Piperton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Piperton Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Piperton Fire Department operate? ▼
Piperton Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Piperton Fire Department? ▼
Piperton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Fayette County, TN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Piperton Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Piperton Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $390,276.66 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
How many fire departments are in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee has 921 fire departments with 22,125 total personnel. 52% are volunteer departments.
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