Toney Volunteer Fire Department
Toney, AL · Madison County
Toney Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Toney, AL (Madison County), with 3 stations and 43 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 43
- Total personnel
- 3
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 738 AL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Toney, AL
- County
- Madison County
- FDID
- 04720
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | EMW2013FF00199 | $141,801 |
| 2013 | EMW-2013-FF-00199 | $-525 |
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 Toney Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 90% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 3
- State fire deaths/yr
- 84
- AL departments
- 1,302
What This Data Tells You About Toney Volunteer Fire Department
Toney Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Toney, within Madison County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 43 total personnel, 3 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. Toney Volunteer Fire Department runs 153% 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: Toney Volunteer Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $141,276 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 Toney Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Toney Volunteer Fire Department has 43 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 153% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.
Does Toney Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Toney Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Toney Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Toney Volunteer Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Toney Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Toney Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Madison County, AL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Toney Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Toney Volunteer Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $141,276 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2014.
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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