Residential Structure Fire Rate

Fire rate is the measure of residential structure fires per 1000 capita. This information is updated each July based on new information available from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) as compared with American Community Survey data from the US Census Bureau using a rolling five year period.

Click the crosshairs on the left side of the map to zoom to your location (requires GPS). Alternatively you can search a for an address using the magnifying glass tool on the upper right side of the map. Click on a polygon to see what its fire rate is. You may find that it helps to view the map in full screen.

The State of Tennessee provides this data as a public service. The State of Tennessee makes no claims, no representations, and no warranties (express or implied) concerning the validity or accuracy of the data. The burden for determining accuracy, completeness, timeliness, merchantability, and fitness for or the appropriateness for use rests solely on the user assessing the information. All information is as reported by USFA's NFIRS database, reporting fire departments, and the US Census Bureau. However, due to different update schedules, the user acknowledges and accepts all inherent limitations of the map, including the fact that the map is dynamic and in a constant state of maintenance, correction and revision. The State of Tennessee shall have no liability for the map, or any decisions made or actions not taken in reliance upon the map. The information contained in the map shall not to be construed or used as a “legal description.” You should contact the local fire department or governing body to confirm any information provided by the map.