Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Prichard Fire Department

Prichard, AL · Mobile County

Prichard Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Prichard, AL (Mobile County), with 4 stations and 41 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

41
Total personnel
4
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+141%
above AL avg personnel
(17/dept)
89th
percentile by size
of 738 AL depts
10
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Prichard, AL
FDID
00202

Staffing vs the Alabama average

How Prichard Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 89% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 141% above the state average
Stations
4
State fire deaths/yr
84
AL departments
1,302

What This Data Tells You About Prichard Fire Department

Prichard Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Prichard, within Mobile County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 41 total personnel, 4 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. Prichard Fire Department runs 141% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Prichard Fire Department have?

Prichard Fire Department has 41 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 141% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.

Does Prichard Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Prichard Fire Department operate?

Prichard Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Prichard Fire Department?

Prichard Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Mobile 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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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.