Trenton Fire Department
Trenton, TN · Gibson County
Trenton Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Trenton, TN (Gibson County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 25
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(24/dept)
of 549 TN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Trenton, TN
- County
- Gibson County
- FDID
- 27173
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-03706 | $196,501.02 |
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-02865 | $114,163.8 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-04136 | $194,159.04 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Tennessee average
How Trenton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Tennessee. It is larger than 43% of the 549 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- TN departments
- 921
What This Data Tells You About Trenton Fire Department
Trenton Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Trenton, within Gibson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Trenton Fire Department runs 4% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Trenton Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $504,823.86 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 Trenton Fire Department have? ▼
Trenton Fire Department has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 4% above the Tennessee average of 24 per department.
Does Trenton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Trenton Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Trenton Fire Department operate? ▼
Trenton Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Trenton Fire Department? ▼
Trenton Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Gibson County, TN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Trenton Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Trenton Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $504,823.86 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee has 921 fire departments with 22,125 total personnel. 52% are volunteer departments.
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