County profile
Chatham County, GA 11 departments
451 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Chatham County · #2 of 159 in-state.
Chatham County, GA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (451 personnel across 11 departments) - #2 of 159 in-state; mix 2/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 63% of roster in Savannah Fire Department
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Chatham County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| 165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod Garden City · EMS | career | 51 |
| Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department Bloomingdale · EMS | other | - |
| Garden City Fire Department Garden City | volunteer | 32 |
| Hunter Army Airfield Fire Department-Dod Savannah · EMS | other | - |
| Isle of Hope Volunteer Fire Department Savannah · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Pooler Fire and Rescue Pooler · EMS | other | - |
| Port Wentworth Fire Department Port Wentworth · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Savannah Fire Department Savannah · EMS | career | 285 |
| Southside Fire Department Savannah · EMS | other | - |
| Thunderbolt Fire Department Thunderbolt · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Tybee Island Fire Department Tybee Island · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (451 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (45% volunteer).
4.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 451 roster).
Largest book: Savannah Fire Department holds 63% of county personnel (285 of 451).
Photo-finish peer: Elkhart County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Chatham County? ▼
Chatham County has 451 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 141% above the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Chatham County, GA? ▼
Chatham County, GA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Chatham County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Chatham County has a mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Chatham County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Chatham County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Chatham County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.