Volunteer

South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department

New Tazewell, TN · Claiborne County

South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving New Tazewell, TN (Claiborne County), with 2 stations and 55 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

55
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+129%
above TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
88th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
28
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
New Tazewell, TN
FDID
13141

Staffing vs the Tennessee average

How South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 88% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 129% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
115
TN departments
921

What This Data Tells You About South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department

South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in New Tazewell, within Claiborne County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 55 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department runs 129% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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 South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department have?

South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department has 55 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 129% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.

Does South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department operate?

South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department?

South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Claiborne County, TN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.