Tuskegee Fire Department
Tuskegee, AL · Macon County
Tuskegee Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Tuskegee, AL (Macon County), with 1 station and 11 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 11
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 738 AL depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Tuskegee, AL
- County
- Macon County
- FDID
- 04601
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2016FV01573 | $171,429 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FV01253 | $300,000 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FV02236 | $642,858 |
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 Tuskegee Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 3% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 84
- AL departments
- 1,302
What This Data Tells You About Tuskegee Fire Department
Tuskegee Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Tuskegee, within Macon County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 11 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Tuskegee Fire Department runs 35% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: Tuskegee Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,114,287 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 Tuskegee Fire Department have? ▼
Tuskegee Fire Department has 11 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 35% below the Alabama average of 17 per department.
Does Tuskegee Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Tuskegee Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Tuskegee Fire Department operate? ▼
Tuskegee Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Tuskegee Fire Department? ▼
Tuskegee Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Macon County, AL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Tuskegee Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Tuskegee Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,114,287 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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