Career (Paid)

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
+4%
above TN avg personnel
(24/dept)
43th
percentile by size
of 549 TN depts
25
personnel per station
staffing density
$505K
3 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Trenton, TN
FDID
27173

FEMA Grant History

$505K
Total Funding
3
Awards
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.

▲ 4% above the state average
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.

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.