County profile
Ben Hill County, GA 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Ben Hill County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ben Hill County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 22 personnel); #119 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #119 of 159 in Georgia
- 9.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Fitzgerald Fire Department
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ben Hill County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Hill County Volunteer Fire Department Fitzgerald · EMS | other | - |
| Fitzgerald Fire Department Fitzgerald · EMS | career | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
9.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 22 roster).
Largest book: Fitzgerald Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (22 of 22).
FAQ
Are Ben Hill County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Ben Hill County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Ben Hill County, GA? ▼
Ben Hill County, GA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #119 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ben Hill County? ▼
Ben Hill County has 22 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 35% below the Georgia average.
Does Ben Hill County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Ben Hill County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Ben Hill County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.