County profile
Barrow County, GA 2 departments
2 HIFLD departments in Barrow County, Georgia - coverage desk and roster table below.
Barrow County, GA is a thin HIFLD county book: 2 departments and 42 personnel (#80 of 159 in-state).
- Personnel rank #80 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Winder Fire Department
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Barrow County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Winder · EMS | other | - |
| Winder Fire Department Winder · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
Coverage desk
Breadth lane (2 departments) - station density and roster concentration from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 42 roster).
Largest book: Winder Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (42 of 42).
Photo-finish peer: Richland County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many fire departments are in Barrow County, GA? ▼
Barrow County, GA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #80 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Barrow County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Barrow County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many firefighters serve Barrow County? ▼
Barrow County has 42 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 24% above the Georgia average.
Does Barrow County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Barrow County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Department count for Barrow County is the HIFLD/NFDR listing in this extract; not every FDID reports staffing.