County profile
Burke County, GA 1 department
Volunteer share 0% across 1 HIFLD departments in Burke County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Burke County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 1; 14 personnel); #33 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #33 of 159 in Georgia
- 7.14 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Waynesboro Fire Department
- 1 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Burke County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Fire Department Waynesboro | career | 14 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
7.14 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 14 roster).
Largest book: Waynesboro Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (14 of 14).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, AL (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
Are Burke County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 1 of 1 departments (100%) are career (paid) departments.
How many fire departments are in Burke County, GA? ▼
Burke County, GA has 1 fire department with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Burke County? ▼
Burke County has 14 total fire department personnel across 1 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 18% below the Georgia average.
Does Burke County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Burke County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Burke County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.