Career (Paid)

Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation

Memphis, TN · Shelby County

Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation is a Career (Paid) department serving Memphis, TN (Shelby County), with 1 station and 15 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

15
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
-
EMS service
-37%
below TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
11th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Memphis, TN

Staffing vs the Tennessee average

How Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 11% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 37% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
TN departments
921

What This Data Tells You About Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation

Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation operates as a Career (Paid) department in Memphis, within Shelby County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 15 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified.

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. Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation runs 38% 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.

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 Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation have?

Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation has 15 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 38% below the Tennessee average of 24 per department.

Does Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation provide EMS services?

EMS capability is not specified for Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation in the HIFLD database.

How many fire stations does Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation operate?

Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation?

Rural/ Metro Fire Department Federal Express Operation is a Career (Paid) department serving Shelby County, TN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 921 fire departments with 22,125 total personnel. 52% 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.