Volunteer

Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department

Altoona, AL · Blount County

Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Altoona, AL (Blount County), with 2 stations and 35 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+106%
above AL avg personnel
(17/dept)
81th
percentile by size
of 738 AL depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Altoona, AL
FDID
00817

Staffing vs the Alabama average

How Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 81% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 106% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
84
AL departments
1,302

What This Data Tells You About Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department

Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Altoona, within Blount County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department runs 106% 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 Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department have?

Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 106% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.

Does Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department?

Susan Moore Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Blount County, AL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.