Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Springfield Fire Department

Springfield, TN · Robertson County

Springfield Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Springfield, TN (Robertson County), with 1 station and 36 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

36
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+50%
above TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
74th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
36
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Springfield, TN
FDID
74263

Staffing vs the Tennessee average

How Springfield Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 74% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 50% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
TN departments
921

What This Data Tells You About Springfield Fire Department

Springfield Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Springfield, within Robertson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 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. Springfield Fire Department runs 50% 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 Springfield Fire Department have?

Springfield Fire Department has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 50% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.

Does Springfield Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Springfield Fire Department operate?

Springfield Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Springfield Fire Department?

Springfield Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Robertson 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.