Satsuma Fire Department
Satsuma, AL · Mobile County
Satsuma Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Satsuma, AL (Mobile County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 738 AL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Satsuma, AL
- County
- Mobile County
- FDID
- 00207
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-05853 | $195,648.8 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Alabama average
How Satsuma Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 65% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 84
- AL departments
- 1,302
What This Data Tells You About Satsuma Fire Department
Satsuma Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Satsuma, within Mobile County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Satsuma Fire Department runs 65% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Satsuma Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $195,648.8 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 Satsuma Fire Department have? ▼
Satsuma Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 65% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.
Does Satsuma Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Satsuma Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Satsuma Fire Department operate? ▼
Satsuma Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Satsuma Fire Department? ▼
Satsuma Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Mobile County, AL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Satsuma Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Satsuma Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $195,648.8 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
How many fire departments are in Alabama? ▼
Alabama has 1,302 fire departments with 22,091 total personnel. 51% are volunteer departments.
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