Volunteer

VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Cullman, AL · Cullman County

VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Cullman, AL (Cullman County), with 3 stations and 34 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

34
Total personnel
3
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+100%
above AL avg personnel
(17/dept)
80th
percentile by size
of 738 AL depts
11
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Cullman, AL
FDID
02528

Staffing vs the Alabama average

How VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 80% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 100% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
84
AL departments
1,302

What This Data Tells You About VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Cullman, within Cullman County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 34 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 100% 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. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 34 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.

Does VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

VINEMONT-PROVIDENCE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Cullman 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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Federal data sources

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.