County profile
Cherokee County, GA 11 departments
Volunteer share 36% across 11 HIFLD departments in Cherokee County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Cherokee County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 36% of 11; 144 personnel); #36 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #36 of 159 in Georgia
- 5.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services
- 8 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cherokee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Canton City Fire Department Canton · EMS | other | - |
| Canton Fire Department Canton | career | 29 |
| Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Waleska · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Canton · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Canton · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Acworth · EMS | other | - |
| Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Ball Ground · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| City of Woodstock Fire Department Woodstock · EMS | other | - |
| Lake Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department Waleska | other | - |
| Nelson Volunteer Fire Department Ball Ground | other | - |
| Woodstock Fire Department Woodstock · EMS | career | 21 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (36% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (36% volunteer).
5.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 144 roster).
Largest book: Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services holds 28% of county personnel (40 of 144).
Photo-finish peer: Hamilton County, IA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Cherokee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Cherokee County has a mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Cherokee County, GA? ▼
Cherokee County, GA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #36 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Cherokee County? ▼
Cherokee County has 144 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 24% below the Georgia average.
Does Cherokee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.