Government
| Lafayette | Red Boiling Springs | Macon County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mayor & City Council | Mayor & City Council | County Mayor & Commissioners |
| Full-time law enforcement officers | 14 | 5 | 21 |
| County-wide Emergency Medical Service |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full-time fire fighters | 6 | 0 | City Response |
| Part-time fire fighters | 4 | 0 | City Response |
| Volunteer fire fighters | 20 | 30 | City Response |
| Fire Tanker Trucks |
3 | 2 | City Response |
Fire Support Trucks |
1 | 1 | City Response |
| Fire Brush Units |
2 | 0 | City Response |
| Extrication Unit | 1 | 1 | City Response |
| Other Fire Support Units |
0 | 2 | City Response |
| Insurance Rating | 6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| Zoning Regulations | Yes | No | Yes |
| Planning Commission | Yes | No | Yes |
| Industrial Development Corporation | Yes | No | Yes |
